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 2768718 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770116 epoch_slot_no: 5316 block_no: 2768588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3310 time: 2019-06-27 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03b157ae6287088a33ebb44a67a605ee6497ee80dc9c641aa6171255b2ba3461Block Operator
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