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 2742550 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743949 epoch_slot_no: 749 block_no: 2742421 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2269 time: 2019-06-21 01:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe94c68ab525eac70b1da6f0ab16817e16bf3c9c8416cb9e5df056c3fee144c7aBlock Operator
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