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 2770735 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2772133 epoch_slot_no: 7333 block_no: 2770605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-27 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8439c7d99a0cfd97a6d3759c43c6b0204c8fb32440ff554d72f02027cb3a9feaBlock Operator
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