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 2768425 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2769823 epoch_slot_no: 5023 block_no: 2768295 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-27 01:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99218398707c75df7e0ca2e9ae1e0fbf95be986d665fc8f58818500715261f29Block Operator
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