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 2771201 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2772599 epoch_slot_no: 7799 block_no: 2771071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4357 time: 2019-06-27 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffb0d9f80562304d46da2b92af40dbc9585a9f6787304402b567c0b43f1223a1Block Operator
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