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 2769163 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770561 epoch_slot_no: 5761 block_no: 2769033 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-06-27 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57c14c4e23ee9c1518fd4e9773c40ff78f83cd414b45b96e2f0e1390b9647c9aBlock Operator
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