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 2768434 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2769832 epoch_slot_no: 5032 block_no: 2768304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-06-27 01:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x828243452ac8015f43d977c8e8ec5cffea71a001251de73649ff0c4be4ce83b1Block Operator
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