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 2772391 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2773789 epoch_slot_no: 8989 block_no: 2772261 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1313 time: 2019-06-27 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64ade634aef48cdcfdcc8a1e9b1115c5a4e28f095e24966535d5ec56a28d5edcBlock Operator
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