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 2766265 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2767663 epoch_slot_no: 2863 block_no: 2766135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5188 time: 2019-06-26 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x597f82f90a391afbef3fcdf5244defee9055c921c1fb184e24bd70230798d54fBlock Operator
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