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 2741886 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2743285 epoch_slot_no: 85 block_no: 2741757 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2019-06-20 22:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x856330fff317abadd6c7e34e263a1f3475dd7a3725a17ddb428f64078796fb75Block Operator
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