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 2766659 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 2768057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2766529 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 27065 time: 2019-06-26 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2b1d7658f9547fcb9e5be13818e7a49e44d1aebc2fc2c2ae303d655c2b5b04aBlock Operator
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