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 2744208 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2745607 epoch_slot_no: 2407 block_no: 2744079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1312 time: 2019-06-21 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x006af41a70494191cf5665d98d647d08e4c87230a958c5251a617b3492d7e81eBlock Operator
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