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 2768487 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2769885 epoch_slot_no: 5085 block_no: 2768357 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-06-27 01:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38d5af06430b09c976e8ea834a3b7338e0ce720e90a536d177939f136c64f57dBlock Operator
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