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 2743029 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2744428 epoch_slot_no: 1228 block_no: 2742900 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1378 time: 2019-06-21 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9edbd8868ab8b7e213f0a010d085afc035c566026cb1ac0dd3b2dba258f90edcBlock Operator
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