A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2764258 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2765656 epoch_slot_no: 856 block_no: 2764128 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1755 time: 2019-06-26 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ab605bd4e11f211205971c30fb018961c28d6a5a37946126755a754f715511dBlock Operator
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