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 2769749 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2771147 epoch_slot_no: 6347 block_no: 2769619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3880 time: 2019-06-27 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe678d4e34fadc162ade03370445d5a88b9b1f49918c38d430adf6948da91f4fbBlock Operator
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