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 2775638 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2777036 epoch_slot_no: 12236 block_no: 2775508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1662 time: 2019-06-28 17:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dec3be36a6e464f8e672be57513688508e58355836fb1456b20ab2d068c6c9eBlock Operator
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