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 2764372 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2765770 epoch_slot_no: 970 block_no: 2764242 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2019-06-26 03:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x708fbd2e70cdf1e1c44e0cb36fcf9927ba748663c7ee08773fc2bc6a38b533d3Block Operator
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