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 2769411 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2770809 epoch_slot_no: 6009 block_no: 2769281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2019-06-27 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cc1f6354fbbdaafb0f9f6ff1847504f9f7ff59f4d051e28a1c09d5b6cc9bdb3Block Operator
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