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 2742358 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2743757 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 2742229 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4999 time: 2019-06-21 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x751bf5567bb5e3726f5f3c3f83afdc588a4ca4a27a7fb6eb6164d6b13fe56a3eBlock Operator
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