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 2769339 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770737 epoch_slot_no: 5937 block_no: 2769209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-27 06:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8cfcfb599e329481929e7ff9f9e74d16ea0a39dd4cebdccc68ba5751781d88aBlock Operator
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