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 2744275 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2745674 epoch_slot_no: 2474 block_no: 2744146 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2113 time: 2019-06-21 11:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b9a7b27f0659776dd50810adbcff6afaab3e16d8ff1f243b18f41d20037b9f4Block Operator
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