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 2771647 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2773045 epoch_slot_no: 8245 block_no: 2771517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2019-06-27 19:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x681ad4a51b983dd4e5362842debc5a5e9c546997db693b785f9ce6a27732bfa2Block Operator
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