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 2777319 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2778717 epoch_slot_no: 13917 block_no: 2777189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-06-29 03:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadde24d1306f2a6d8d9b94f63654ab63474785fa854960edef0a75cd1ad77e5bBlock Operator
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