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 2774942 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2776340 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 2774812 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4862 time: 2019-06-28 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe92d27806c71a0a2eb5399987e98504404d64b52a160a70631fb304e6625dc11Block Operator
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