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 2742460 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743859 epoch_slot_no: 659 block_no: 2742331 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2548 time: 2019-06-21 01:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x999e5f28fcbc24ce8360b65d09a4bcc22fd1ebfa3732ac2f3c3697e28a9999bfBlock Operator
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