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 2776590 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2777988 epoch_slot_no: 13188 block_no: 2776460 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1988 time: 2019-06-28 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11c8784909f1dea4146c653086077d843ed78fbdab5d2fadd79c125ad84b37c2Block Operator
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