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 2765442 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2766840 epoch_slot_no: 2040 block_no: 2765312 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2437 time: 2019-06-26 09:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3897e0837733f493b947c05eb78c469b475bb23e8ca36d5e7869b2cd2106e5c0Block Operator
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