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 2766459 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2767857 epoch_slot_no: 3057 block_no: 2766329 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2657 time: 2019-06-26 14:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b58879ba0121db4316c5c842c4abc1dcd8b6524c682c22ff96f1eb84fc571b9Block Operator
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