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 2743288 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2744687 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 2743159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5373 time: 2019-06-21 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e83c1961535195f0ec54a1f8217ea90a992c72f4e108fb5f20b031ea3ab8af9Block Operator
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