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 2768749 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2770147 epoch_slot_no: 5347 block_no: 2768619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2165 time: 2019-06-27 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74cf2d1a0c2e96ad11181f0cfbe7e45a72e90664df82973f95c61fef8af7ae2fBlock Operator
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