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 2742656 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2744055 epoch_slot_no: 855 block_no: 2742527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4818 time: 2019-06-21 02:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc124fe315bf54f1c325e8f04426cc0f2e767177958f9d37be48ef41b54ba5f4cBlock Operator
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