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 2743438 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2744837 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2743309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9354 time: 2019-06-21 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc29979538d4930c66e741057a1a2ca8b54b41313196bdeefcdf1a9058c134aeeBlock Operator
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