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 2775659 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2777057 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 2775529 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5905 time: 2019-06-28 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8938d9cd7e1bb23505928e1d4fc199eb17ecec607b1cad2a50f8a794a6271bcfBlock Operator
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