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 2768416 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2769814 epoch_slot_no: 5014 block_no: 2768286 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-06-27 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x851d26c06d11c1cc9a278fc027ea72cf7b938a7f48589b651acced001fb9cab1Block Operator
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