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 2744157 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2745556 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 2744028 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2112 time: 2019-06-21 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa700df46704044f341bcf3014c29ffc3b59b998d97a6d9bf826c20fc0121ff9aBlock Operator
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