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 2768507 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2769905 epoch_slot_no: 5105 block_no: 2768377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4141 time: 2019-06-27 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x572e955dd9719e68bb120ccfc959cf0b66a28af8eb67cdce2837eed17b0288bbBlock Operator
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