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 2771287 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2772685 epoch_slot_no: 7885 block_no: 2771157 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-06-27 17:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6de989f860cde80f107b6222cd526ac54a6dcaae0b47b78238e665b5087430fBlock Operator
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