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 2772874 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2774272 epoch_slot_no: 9472 block_no: 2772744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2947 time: 2019-06-28 02:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x725ddb587097f84c77d6c9acfdbfc3c9e16f617cd5399c641b3e17f6b583ae06Block Operator
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