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 2743067 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2744466 epoch_slot_no: 1266 block_no: 2742938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-06-21 04:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf170d0bd3ee691ee94636e23aee6f062e0c8ff9b0efce34e36dccf2605cd6553Block Operator
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