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 2743265 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2744664 epoch_slot_no: 1464 block_no: 2743136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11094 time: 2019-06-21 05:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39de242b9eed2135050e162145c4cc4e3a13488724eeac2e79ccc2bff9861d3eBlock Operator
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