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 2772419 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2773817 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2772289 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6632 time: 2019-06-27 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9cddae1a892a4c65eb21b664ff7aa00f00d44788f7e9780795e357a72d44b0dBlock Operator
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