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 2775412 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2776810 epoch_slot_no: 12010 block_no: 2775282 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1728 time: 2019-06-28 16:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1174223bbd6d56d88c8b5799c78b83e78d33691c0db79869e7975516409a6aeBlock Operator
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