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 2765942 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2767340 epoch_slot_no: 2540 block_no: 2765812 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2019-06-26 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd412f9ca0a384298bc69618f929c00581fb06d7d63b8e4fd308da5ba3ad9e20eBlock Operator
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