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 2744431 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2745830 epoch_slot_no: 2630 block_no: 2744302 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1723 time: 2019-06-21 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e44c127eb2fb957ac883ff56875cf4aedf802ebd1704570e46f3127b3013627Block Operator
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