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 2777571 Details
Epoch: 128Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 2778969
epoch_slot_no: 14169
block_no: 2777441
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 4657
time: 2019-06-29 04:27:51
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x4d58f07ef59e83c5dd8e5a9ce36b0295161d002b15890e2f83c91a951789a407
Block Operator
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