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 2743468 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2744867 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 2743339 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3734 time: 2019-06-21 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe77980bce941c6736ba5ee30f22be3621f85bbf2ecad78f2d3649614a7217972Block Operator
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