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 2742898 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2744297 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2742769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9510 time: 2019-06-21 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa210d4578f015bfb71cc9234a47d989383c8e7ea1dff7a7bcab84b43eafc8b8Block Operator
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