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 2742590 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2743989 epoch_slot_no: 789 block_no: 2742461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2282 time: 2019-06-21 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09c8c0b84b497802573f7c7175d2ba403591da17b095112a5b58184faab5152eBlock Operator
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