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 2771171 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2772569 epoch_slot_no: 7769 block_no: 2771041 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4877 time: 2019-06-27 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e8d8b9a2b1d5a0045cf852188c9ea4e28c6f8c7eb78b5ad6fe7d49f2cfa375eBlock Operator
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