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 2745348 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2746747 epoch_slot_no: 3547 block_no: 2745219 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-06-21 17:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b369b2ea079b3ffc400bccc08b96577e91d87d772a9162e87d2d2519d4bdba6Block Operator
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