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 2774972 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2776370 epoch_slot_no: 11570 block_no: 2774842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1121 time: 2019-06-28 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a56677b2244b1bc9df4be7095dfd3e6be9dadbb0b1fac45a4fcee5b1835bc50Block Operator
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