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 2777964 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2779362 epoch_slot_no: 14562 block_no: 2777834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4674 time: 2019-06-29 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51be46fa727c8eab46d88a2aadc125c356861e0e20945b679bf2df7ffc234423Block Operator
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