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 2773310 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2774708 epoch_slot_no: 9908 block_no: 2773180 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9227 time: 2019-06-28 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x525504f3288ee3d308e81913ce9bac8ce17d669efaa6f6fc4fcece65f8747958Block Operator
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