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 2777309 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2778707 epoch_slot_no: 13907 block_no: 2777179 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2793 time: 2019-06-29 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89c5aa25c265e9e27e8d4e9957ccfde9f21aa0030e1e384dfeb2b3f44b23b5adBlock Operator
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