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 2777099 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2778497 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 2776969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4969 time: 2019-06-29 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x568cb96ef6f9445738e568baa86cd177cc78e880a5e084d7f581c2aea3159139Block Operator
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