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 2765262 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2766660 epoch_slot_no: 1860 block_no: 2765132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-26 08:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55a6287d1ae43d8f9edf8401041e5ef09bb2e218e10fa5f1f1b8c8073fc114afBlock Operator
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