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 2766259 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2767657 epoch_slot_no: 2857 block_no: 2766129 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1272 time: 2019-06-26 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc497f4e3316995e10f2f2c49ecfa6c0c30010e2f46ac3c49de4ff67dd348493Block Operator
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