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 2768806 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770204 epoch_slot_no: 5404 block_no: 2768676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1086 time: 2019-06-27 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x992a4834ab74ac37eb35188edcd8f873fcd02307a2c9b3ba03b2150e7977b68bBlock Operator
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