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 2742705 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2744104 epoch_slot_no: 904 block_no: 2742576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1900 time: 2019-06-21 02:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb95c30def8ed01bb36f5db5dca77748a9c6f541661b9afcf7c56217e8a8b1233Block Operator
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