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 2745628 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2747027 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 2745499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2103 time: 2019-06-21 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ccdcd3bc1687afccb634635f5648103b57586ba4db93fccf2f5f629c5013a94Block Operator
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