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 2743353 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2744752 epoch_slot_no: 1552 block_no: 2743224 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1395 time: 2019-06-21 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6997e992afb415a5c9e5728278df37b9b00a2124ab1f0cd7f2677de757b95fcBlock Operator
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