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 2773588 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2774986 epoch_slot_no: 10186 block_no: 2773458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2019 time: 2019-06-28 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0057236f381ae93ec87c82011ab86c8893adbb7c1c57bd39d91eda813f50f1c8Block Operator
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