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 2743371 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2744770 epoch_slot_no: 1570 block_no: 2743242 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3378 time: 2019-06-21 06:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6827e50c8134d63cdd20f736e362ec39fdf165c43d8a8482071c1eea74b937f1Block Operator
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