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 2766857 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2768255 epoch_slot_no: 3455 block_no: 2766727 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1895 time: 2019-06-26 16:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38c01a2876cefeb89fea95f8bded68be4f16354263af94704707d050afeb37ebBlock Operator
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