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 2767444 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2768842 epoch_slot_no: 4042 block_no: 2767314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2299 time: 2019-06-26 20:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9dc4ffd0fa6d8791ac71d9e9447137fec8755e611083fc710a27f9ba45f8c3dBlock Operator
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