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 2769078 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2770476 epoch_slot_no: 5676 block_no: 2768948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8829 time: 2019-06-27 05:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0a1c7af8ca5144b9822af525d2bcd499f1f6044cfeb4fb1a4569ac6b0cb366dBlock Operator
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