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 2777489 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2778887 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 2777359 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3519 time: 2019-06-29 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33baef28e2788b4e17141737665de7fe9e21c4f96465d72288009bcdd4df49ddBlock Operator
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