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 2743005 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2744404 epoch_slot_no: 1204 block_no: 2742876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2274 time: 2019-06-21 04:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f6b14df4fd69520d40bd7a144f398754f30e278f29419590633a09511344a6cBlock Operator
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