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 2744528 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2745927 epoch_slot_no: 2727 block_no: 2744399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2051 time: 2019-06-21 12:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0b3427bca8f65e4118e40386713dfb18351a462c8027da1794c53e8901579aaBlock Operator
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