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 2771656 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2773054 epoch_slot_no: 8254 block_no: 2771526 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3442 time: 2019-06-27 19:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdace7a818b44ae2c77b06413d0d3e466c9907d190ce83655dcb57f0d7ed1163Block Operator
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