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 2770602 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2772000 epoch_slot_no: 7200 block_no: 2770472 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2019-06-27 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f506d1fa2a2dd5c7eb8ff9dd3356559892d2a1049b93ad1df9c68aa20ea1206Block Operator
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