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 2777821 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2779219 epoch_slot_no: 14419 block_no: 2777691 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-06-29 05:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa13c5fa67f872b305404ff87120904eb44d2ec387f441c6e7bc41807504e349fBlock Operator
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