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 2744342 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2745741 epoch_slot_no: 2541 block_no: 2744213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-21 11:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89901b558a91d707e1a33ec01e30e4badf686f216099e8376adf26ad56e9b8a1Block Operator
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