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 2769947 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2771345 epoch_slot_no: 6545 block_no: 2769817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3429 time: 2019-06-27 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ffb6335592fb8a8bd3b435e40d4d693407088ed53fcc24be2e613f3b0295ddaBlock Operator
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