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 2771822 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2773220 epoch_slot_no: 8420 block_no: 2771692 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2304 time: 2019-06-27 20:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab78a545beb50d5fb8d09c6bf1a64c49e65f13d1b2e675ae22720b1edb7bedd7Block Operator
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