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 2768890 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2770288 epoch_slot_no: 5488 block_no: 2768760 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2960 time: 2019-06-27 04:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x556af9a3601bf7d061d320a411d1c5cf1eda737d49dbd71ba60dbc1281542faaBlock Operator
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