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 2769550 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2770948 epoch_slot_no: 6148 block_no: 2769420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2019-06-27 07:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fed8c5f7d0844f0b9a2918120dd6a47ae116dde41d1032cf2d58e4286e8fe7aBlock Operator
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