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 2771312 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2772710 epoch_slot_no: 7910 block_no: 2771182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-27 17:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d9a5d8f27c1c2cf6ba19447a926d8e0158c61d88ca4f4200ca7505d1a3d444eBlock Operator
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