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 2742369 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2743768 epoch_slot_no: 568 block_no: 2742240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2843 time: 2019-06-21 00:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fb69f4798f08dac3a498b32b504643eb5ce4779795aef3488e1ccea0c21d550Block Operator
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