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 2768099 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2769497 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 2767969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9241 time: 2019-06-26 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ebd003feca2deaecdb7a0f50b62d342ab5f64898e10fc08c03c3a8609515fedBlock Operator
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