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 2768351 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2769749 epoch_slot_no: 4949 block_no: 2768221 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2067 time: 2019-06-27 01:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19472922fa87867a5fcb65375598d199a3aab070ac3223645418231b9fa6d18dBlock Operator
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