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 2768669 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2770067 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 2768539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3138 time: 2019-06-27 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa349efe01a5a4f991463f67dbd0aa56111afdb6d0da281bb1aad330b7412f5bBlock Operator
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