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 2769741 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2771139 epoch_slot_no: 6339 block_no: 2769611 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2432 time: 2019-06-27 08:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00f449e90b36daf451cbda8d3c8519d3b3eb46e5c6c5de1a30fab2b3e6f601e4Block Operator
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