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 2769094 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2770492 epoch_slot_no: 5692 block_no: 2768964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10565 time: 2019-06-27 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x535985f02026fc2bac86600b511c8bdb7ec57bc08b976357d196923bef03fd3dBlock Operator
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