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 2744175 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2745574 epoch_slot_no: 2374 block_no: 2744046 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1928 time: 2019-06-21 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2fdf543dc7a60e6b8d4faf47461650d81865e6e4d2f3fdb9fa5c5a30a537851Block Operator
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