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 2768459 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2769857 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 2768329 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11850 time: 2019-06-27 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x798ea6646b87c5b7eda3b7a5dc2e939ce77e459395c31b115c9630972382dc85Block Operator
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