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 2777616 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2779014 epoch_slot_no: 14214 block_no: 2777486 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2358 time: 2019-06-29 04:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9977f5f730843cfdeb4b702036ed0408bb780b94ef0fe0753c2db5e34742dcdBlock Operator
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