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 2764263 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2765661 epoch_slot_no: 861 block_no: 2764133 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-26 02:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33c858c724469111307265cd9f60799759ffc1c929c6a8b0c68f1aa2fc59b10dBlock Operator
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