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 2745087 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2746486 epoch_slot_no: 3286 block_no: 2744958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1526 time: 2019-06-21 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cedc3f11e44b1dc6650c9e08430510c497662141e614129500ce008a96cbd18Block Operator
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