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 2768460 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2769858 epoch_slot_no: 5058 block_no: 2768330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-27 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8faa45c6102487ced18d24fb113b0384a12c9a139cae502390f479621b32f5d2Block Operator
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