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 2768539 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2769937 epoch_slot_no: 5137 block_no: 2768409 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2514 time: 2019-06-27 02:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c4abaffba1f7c04f1dec8f398a3b05f40f9feecfe25c310ab18de314dcf81aaBlock Operator
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