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 2768886 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770284 epoch_slot_no: 5484 block_no: 2768756 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2019-06-27 04:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56e6a8885bd28b3e54be71470ec6d23460020fe955f11bd1553bca5aa7dda52bBlock Operator
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