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 2743391 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2744790 epoch_slot_no: 1590 block_no: 2743262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3375 time: 2019-06-21 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaff4d582da151d7f71958cbadc5bf3c956bfc1737eca91389e50a62355bf27b2Block Operator
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