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 2769663 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2771061 epoch_slot_no: 6261 block_no: 2769533 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2019-06-27 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53ca29fc5649bb9ac8bb2df33ed8045af08dcd1aa678a82352bf492a2f5af2c0Block Operator
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