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 2774611 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2776009 epoch_slot_no: 11209 block_no: 2774481 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2094 time: 2019-06-28 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x781f50ededd255196981ac218112abc57dc977a954dc15e5d25c4fea0ce656daBlock Operator
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