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 2769993 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2771391 epoch_slot_no: 6591 block_no: 2769863 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6693 time: 2019-06-27 10:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x380569af8991c32b8c20eac2323a7df14e6eb94d22a34dff9958a016bd86ab72Block Operator
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