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 2744268 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2745667 epoch_slot_no: 2467 block_no: 2744139 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2687 time: 2019-06-21 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabfad221e30e7537367a3bb9e940fe01d076de72bf0e872a189137d2adbcfc0aBlock Operator
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