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 2764500 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2765898 epoch_slot_no: 1098 block_no: 2764370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4286 time: 2019-06-26 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81662e4d6d880fb026012cc0c5b9673039f6cd613c042297bd9ca14b18e95a34Block Operator
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