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 2768190 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2769588 epoch_slot_no: 4788 block_no: 2768060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3860 time: 2019-06-27 00:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b9ac21aba014b31c97a9cf4cec83b9fc584e3c14ffe81d275e5c6501ddff78eBlock Operator
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