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 2768639 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2770037 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2768509 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8217 time: 2019-06-27 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03ea86fb8d5f9fbce0f3dcf2f8a3bfb34f5b86010fd1bb8a2a4a242f9631e70eBlock Operator
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