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 2766643 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2768041 epoch_slot_no: 3241 block_no: 2766513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2724 time: 2019-06-26 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8214fdafb3ba2601ba3c5342fa338627bb8de58694d08e2eb27cf986b0f2b32Block Operator
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