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 2745231 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2746630 epoch_slot_no: 3430 block_no: 2745102 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-21 16:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6eff490304f7a29430a79f991c523c14b2cea4f5b568e71c18f78c045fe4dd23Block Operator
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