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 2771011 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2772409 epoch_slot_no: 7609 block_no: 2770881 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-27 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cde1db498ab2f29007078cf27f506b990be300f928254d9ae9db43e1f64c2ceBlock Operator
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