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 2742672 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2744071 epoch_slot_no: 871 block_no: 2742543 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3336 time: 2019-06-21 02:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad2b2a27bbcb2d822286aad26e8389e2f36b35978c6e906846d1d54d9591a9dbBlock Operator
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