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 2775286 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2776684 epoch_slot_no: 11884 block_no: 2775156 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-28 15:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e7602b18956aa3ba5a48f649a0a7a7d8ccfa6d2bff19a069273c9e037c0cb35Block Operator
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