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 2765687 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2767085 epoch_slot_no: 2285 block_no: 2765557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3547 time: 2019-06-26 10:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x052e196144fecdd55b1a389b09afadff7a1a6fd9e2c05a79e5ce1e44692b6e1bBlock Operator
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