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 2764360 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2765758 epoch_slot_no: 958 block_no: 2764230 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1378 time: 2019-06-26 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e061bc83ff9f39a3afd6533fb0696aa288dd875149620ed2e54d8876e6c5410Block Operator
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