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 2769623 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2771021 epoch_slot_no: 6221 block_no: 2769493 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2076 time: 2019-06-27 08:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x830ff8237e89d92507f8fd8a696b5370e656e718b724867b21524973031a85b9Block Operator
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