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 2773818 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2775216 epoch_slot_no: 10416 block_no: 2773688 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2274 time: 2019-06-28 07:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc0f216ae9d514fbe096411b1291fc1fb588da458de4211c1a205f53e197c2c3Block Operator
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