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 2742589 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2743988 epoch_slot_no: 788 block_no: 2742460 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2593 time: 2019-06-21 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48ceab9673181aa4cb0ee2a4bc2d1abe82fd247b335adc5c693338ae15ac7fecBlock Operator
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