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 2742294 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743693 epoch_slot_no: 493 block_no: 2742165 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-21 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb112659330b18589507e9f5281fbc82ecd7b67819ccae7258c3b44767957a76dBlock Operator
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