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 2768999 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2770397 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 2768869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5868 time: 2019-06-27 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecfe961d480b345837afd371b606268fd250b2938c72ef2d52f8234e78f3a0c0Block Operator
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