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 2772814 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2774212 epoch_slot_no: 9412 block_no: 2772684 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3772 time: 2019-06-28 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6352121f167f7f3650e8a1292d81ade33ebf926f0bb5a0ac6225169f30fd98fBlock Operator
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