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 2743066 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2744465 epoch_slot_no: 1265 block_no: 2742937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7331 time: 2019-06-21 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf52b358515da99af836a2868158dca75c49e8d9f5aec99f9712de4475e85c00aBlock Operator
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