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 2771293 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2772691 epoch_slot_no: 7891 block_no: 2771163 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5066 time: 2019-06-27 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a6663e886f2d27823d3a7158b95675e68759b9f4c7455371f645698f2a610bfBlock Operator
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