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 2768461 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2769859 epoch_slot_no: 5059 block_no: 2768331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4234 time: 2019-06-27 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31fc04939dc8e13d5de4eeea95c3cdb0b7eea12cb09a76566666a0f8b47b9039Block Operator
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