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 2770979 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2772377 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 2770849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10223 time: 2019-06-27 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x718aeeb8703f3fd6d93f6e74363030921f0df0c0b2925304d8a2db30bda27215Block Operator
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