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 2772139 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2773537 epoch_slot_no: 8737 block_no: 2772009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2376 time: 2019-06-27 22:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x264e9313e0624bac6fdcd030b42afbb1f0e9821a5bb055bb4be5a0d8471bd168Block Operator
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