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 2768567 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2769965 epoch_slot_no: 5165 block_no: 2768437 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2904 time: 2019-06-27 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12b0b5048284fd3c1c5b27cd358b4022ceb72df442de21361b17d200b2accedaBlock Operator
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