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 2772401 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2773799 epoch_slot_no: 8999 block_no: 2772271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3558 time: 2019-06-27 23:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3bad390f71673d6a2680a099113edda07e6b76465b843fb29dd8d7e259d58d2Block Operator
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