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 2766144 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2767542 epoch_slot_no: 2742 block_no: 2766014 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5138 time: 2019-06-26 12:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6742c3f7e6af8d5602edfe70a51a929df07f2f1188f9e9f70d6e5a1a9e9ea11Block Operator
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