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 2769276 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770674 epoch_slot_no: 5874 block_no: 2769146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3443 time: 2019-06-27 06:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3e09591181407dc52908a8f9bfa757ebe4fc471a0ff8d36cd5f56513821594aBlock Operator
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