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 2768446 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2769844 epoch_slot_no: 5044 block_no: 2768316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4455 time: 2019-06-27 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa66a1f3c37d9fb57c7ed36f4535c156f2b55b72da7f594ab8c3e55a6bca76a9bBlock Operator
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