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 2776331 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2777729 epoch_slot_no: 12929 block_no: 2776201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2019-06-28 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc013746a578c3972d43710ff6bf64b4cb34ec5cf9aacd1e091cda9b89f75d0fbBlock Operator
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