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 2744975 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2746374 epoch_slot_no: 3174 block_no: 2744846 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1752 time: 2019-06-21 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2b04ef7bd1c22a1758cd612bb156f4df89b55919ea89fdb7527b4337160de94Block Operator
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