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 2769397 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770795 epoch_slot_no: 5995 block_no: 2769267 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2042 time: 2019-06-27 07:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1307e7b0a4abe51fe2b1b6b1f566c0f9dd8d5f182d53903b563ee2aaa7dc666Block Operator
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