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 2767721 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2769119 epoch_slot_no: 4319 block_no: 2767591 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3863 time: 2019-06-26 21:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ff424c8dabeac5d8c2fe557ae30957a9da30ae5fe77cb0cb706d1a41ddb3e8eBlock Operator
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