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 2768641 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770039 epoch_slot_no: 5239 block_no: 2768511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-27 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a7fe2d00a4db89a685325235a3069ce1b35d44cf147718f00ffe8ea3c903721Block Operator
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