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 2768819 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2770217 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2768689 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6420 time: 2019-06-27 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe90bdc9b2cf9c4113e07f8d148a2b629ea84d8537c029858d13345e154c3691dBlock Operator
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