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 2742583 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2743982 epoch_slot_no: 782 block_no: 2742454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-06-21 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3286ea6f3195a9263d7ea8f04e41b030d4da812ea0b3b58e4617f65380ad974Block Operator
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