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 2768708 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2770106 epoch_slot_no: 5306 block_no: 2768578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2019-06-27 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c8b2b8f6fafd30e9a1ea6fa70f89465f26b12a4b2689944a2e32c63a2eda53dBlock Operator
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