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 2768688 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770086 epoch_slot_no: 5286 block_no: 2768558 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2711 time: 2019-06-27 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02a3bded7eaab3cf8ff43885f13a0c70f0f411531db4577a9e748e330c6c39d2Block Operator
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