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 2744662 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2746061 epoch_slot_no: 2861 block_no: 2744533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2480 time: 2019-06-21 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42e5d029a6c89949c285eb58b7a5cfd1bd15c4da8a079948cd49f792ff1073c5Block Operator
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