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 2766689 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2768087 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 2766559 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12067 time: 2019-06-26 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc56d12ba1476df63c3a0cb7f87e196e189da684064091ae2e2313db0921b4cdbBlock Operator
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