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 2771761 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2773159 epoch_slot_no: 8359 block_no: 2771631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3663 time: 2019-06-27 20:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb79749ad04d4b2cc5e663e579b483c36028b1a661f4af0e9fc037a2ebff7bcd9Block Operator
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