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 2766841 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2768239 epoch_slot_no: 3439 block_no: 2766711 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5002 time: 2019-06-26 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc840e85a78817100ddafb99f73e846f5e8a67e28e204cd537d7ac6efdeedcf8Block Operator
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