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 2766683 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2768081 epoch_slot_no: 3281 block_no: 2766553 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3196 time: 2019-06-26 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd4171f4ab16d7ba96a7d67445256fab88736b652d5524d15de2c12f54d799d2Block Operator
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