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 2768317 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2769715 epoch_slot_no: 4915 block_no: 2768187 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5399 time: 2019-06-27 01:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5170784a771b45f0e32ab75af981626706f5e0f739bddc9595a01fdb46c62231Block Operator
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