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 2743618 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2745017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2743489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10241 time: 2019-06-21 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa83428f6d3003e6cab4dfea7da53bbd3e218ba1bddb2ae033b9078ab4c7663c8Block Operator
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