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 2745016 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2746415 epoch_slot_no: 3215 block_no: 2744887 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-21 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54f8b38b15b413d24744d35cdfcda3861f35d4605c263b9d6f33e7c3c9f61e7bBlock Operator
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