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 2744223 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2745622 epoch_slot_no: 2422 block_no: 2744094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2076 time: 2019-06-21 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x989a19a1d6b06427663e0f4554b0bf10fd3ff01566475d17780d71a4c35c3f22Block Operator
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