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 2742566 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743965 epoch_slot_no: 765 block_no: 2742437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-21 01:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b1dac1ef75f6ace29deb6dcf440e3a8d866b725e30158bec05663f50792331Block Operator
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