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 2774957 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2776355 epoch_slot_no: 11555 block_no: 2774827 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2077 time: 2019-06-28 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cbc2cd2c841eb2ee078b377f50cc1f3e39474edc6d4231d9fbca122dfa724f2Block Operator
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