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 2771560 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2772958 epoch_slot_no: 8158 block_no: 2771430 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-06-27 19:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2628ecc4660bd4a2a5252d6bb8eb3b5bd744984f67f35e1462bcac83645eacacBlock Operator
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