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 2743545 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2744944 epoch_slot_no: 1744 block_no: 2743416 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-21 07:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32310c3fb0bf36ce145f3f74ca56e7d082c6a7b5e0285207ef3881e5a165ae3fBlock Operator
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