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 2771519 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2772917 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2771389 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10337 time: 2019-06-27 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6286e407b6de0b5c0f40497a527c6363b91c6b6e16ff9af6e0eef93db57e2024Block Operator
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