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 2743264 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2744663 epoch_slot_no: 1463 block_no: 2743135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5599 time: 2019-06-21 05:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd91b430110171dc2c9caf79aeadf572a51b58ae31f6dd9f0622b7dcb2f48548eBlock Operator
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