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 2768113 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2769511 epoch_slot_no: 4711 block_no: 2767983 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-06-26 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2b8b0af34bbcb17746d25ac7702b3f3cae10aee6a55504025e186d8aece9769Block Operator
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