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 2742732 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2744131 epoch_slot_no: 931 block_no: 2742603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2346 time: 2019-06-21 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c9a15d7557a8def3cf3bcd5f6d6c296b57d880cb1e204f4024e8b70d8277003Block Operator
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