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 2745192 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2746591 epoch_slot_no: 3391 block_no: 2745063 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3156 time: 2019-06-21 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdc3173ca63138c67a1bc11490de2585af7e071193827c665e49dc5150bc7e78Block Operator
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