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 2772049 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2773447 epoch_slot_no: 8647 block_no: 2771919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4458 time: 2019-06-27 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25e19ac349da272cd079fde2ff4c5195b7e477860d3157045882197cdc432837Block Operator
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