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 2772260 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2773658 epoch_slot_no: 8858 block_no: 2772130 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1930 time: 2019-06-27 22:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0aa971b340119ff581ffcffbbcff1750ee2fa859b7dc4a63878072c86561512Block Operator
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