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 2775939 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2777337 epoch_slot_no: 12537 block_no: 2775809 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 940 time: 2019-06-28 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9beac2cf068869cebf15a4202a1b31502f9158d4a451b5ce5ad23ca542e3171eBlock Operator
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