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 2773574 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2774972 epoch_slot_no: 10172 block_no: 2773444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1893 time: 2019-06-28 06:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47371d9bcef64b0167f0fd80cd134e0e2c2461fb4fab8f9209fc847af54ed97eBlock Operator
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