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 2768927 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2770325 epoch_slot_no: 5525 block_no: 2768797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-27 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8aae0130bab61f01ad3bd9ce506f1b10f984eb09671bbbe28999bf9ddf011a2aBlock Operator
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