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 2775636 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2777034 epoch_slot_no: 12234 block_no: 2775506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-28 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4db6106f8ed8ccce4855879d3241e584730f750dfbd55feaddced22e78cb1c4cBlock Operator
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