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 2777300 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2778698 epoch_slot_no: 13898 block_no: 2777170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-29 02:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x769524ad9bb232b03ecbd6f27305dd5ff271b334aa6e68cf8438b33c62af7f2eBlock Operator
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