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 2768870 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2770268 epoch_slot_no: 5468 block_no: 2768740 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2653 time: 2019-06-27 04:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a9086a8c671d93a89cc16b1cf64387b18590f97a9b809f675186e86f1279fc6Block Operator
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