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 2745265 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2746664 epoch_slot_no: 3464 block_no: 2745136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1674 time: 2019-06-21 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42090f8f225d121d9c678e7bb8f933ec3991146f81968537345847ca33d207dcBlock Operator
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