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 2742757 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2744156 epoch_slot_no: 956 block_no: 2742628 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1809 time: 2019-06-21 03:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x426291d738f46b9c13be390a579359e4b1b7211eb5b1644fcf71a353f8af6206Block Operator
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