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 2742579 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2743978 epoch_slot_no: 778 block_no: 2742450 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2019-06-21 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x078bee3f9f424e290e5760c9759119edda0aa9ba2fe912003edbeed72eac15d0Block Operator
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