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 2771878 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2773276 epoch_slot_no: 8476 block_no: 2771748 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5076 time: 2019-06-27 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb512374ccb7e27efdec2b73bf19b3845c3edad74c34b49e786be41d8becf1a68Block Operator
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