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 2768961 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2770359 epoch_slot_no: 5559 block_no: 2768831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2019-06-27 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x160f25705f02e874edf62a12f808253d1b660630d4c3ad8b057fff2f85779e06Block Operator
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