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 2776698 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2778096 epoch_slot_no: 13296 block_no: 2776568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1677 time: 2019-06-28 23:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x894c95da7479d3fec4deb77a9fc0820bdfb981dda0c456a14dd954e497004e14Block Operator
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