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 2769689 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2771087 epoch_slot_no: 6287 block_no: 2769559 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1981 time: 2019-06-27 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51ab2d81adccce7d2aeeee4db3894334dde96a779d179dc6e431625189a60589Block Operator
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