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 2772215 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2773613 epoch_slot_no: 8813 block_no: 2772085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1695 time: 2019-06-27 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb00f39c7082ae9de63efcca38b3ec14605556d49ced28555c3dd7072ea948d9aBlock Operator
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