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 2742539 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743938 epoch_slot_no: 738 block_no: 2742410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-21 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43b10a8e17080a30a3d61d84853d589c3ee8983d124dae285a327d06442b4027Block Operator
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