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 2768692 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2770090 epoch_slot_no: 5290 block_no: 2768562 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7494 time: 2019-06-27 03:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2455b90090b9d0adc6ba646aa3c224741e28c82d68b127816ff0487388a145aaBlock Operator
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