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 2768703 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770101 epoch_slot_no: 5301 block_no: 2768573 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-06-27 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc557ad674a54d8f35e6dd7fba0d2cf9c4724ee5f11f0a4f522f1640388eff17dBlock Operator
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