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 2745649 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2747048 epoch_slot_no: 3848 block_no: 2745520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1378 time: 2019-06-21 19:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c7b30799cd22991eb7c3f7e81c33da923ef7a52a227d119b370059e55d5fbddBlock Operator
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