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 2768492 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2769890 epoch_slot_no: 5090 block_no: 2768362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2342 time: 2019-06-27 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeea8c00d05f8404b06df614ef4f4fed33c64889253aae0cca4674855c665aa0aBlock Operator
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