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 2743559 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2744958 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 2743430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-06-21 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e46b478bc6416cf3d9efe3e6f17d92ab4f903b43d4bb16c41a7840dc1a7f3a8Block Operator
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