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 2768576 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2769974 epoch_slot_no: 5174 block_no: 2768446 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1266 time: 2019-06-27 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cc564a8cfa9357d24218874d88a67aa4868bc59ee91a6c52d76d933044f414cBlock Operator
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