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 2768658 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2770056 epoch_slot_no: 5256 block_no: 2768528 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3384 time: 2019-06-27 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c8f91c74ee825f87133726b61aa6b8a6d8c9e891e9636e40a6f0b7823e4061bBlock Operator
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