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 2764859 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2766257 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 2764729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9346 time: 2019-06-26 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52e8b759b835a5cb5493083366d72881cb19def38ee1468bb7e6cd25041f2b7eBlock Operator
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