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 2745365 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2746764 epoch_slot_no: 3564 block_no: 2745236 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2019-06-21 17:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b318d81cc0cfb9eb890e88585a67fe331b1f93de82a26273d6db6b32361d3ccBlock Operator
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