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 2766861 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2768259 epoch_slot_no: 3459 block_no: 2766731 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-26 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4932c5f4ab039a37fdd6f563de09b3b0731aec487ea105de582461dbb0e86aaBlock Operator
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