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 2771681 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2773079 epoch_slot_no: 8279 block_no: 2771551 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-27 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd205bdbd5ef05897afc2e00b32a63f8fa37a24698c978ad12fd5d0b4ee80ca07Block Operator
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