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 2768205 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2769603 epoch_slot_no: 4803 block_no: 2768075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3741 time: 2019-06-27 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc355cabc7f7ce9e3c0fbbf269b32ef8dad0f3bb84b9c98d2664eb7056f1fef6aBlock Operator
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