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 2775869 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2777267 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 2775739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2292 time: 2019-06-28 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb417249f970649ebaa65cc5b8be85ae73e960c46e04eb89cc5a4a2367e83a52eBlock Operator
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