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 2768220 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2769618 epoch_slot_no: 4818 block_no: 2768090 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2202 time: 2019-06-27 00:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa7bce6e177638b48b82b6c5e3e9b8d1db04f0aa73367041455a79fb836f677aBlock Operator
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