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 2745702 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747101 epoch_slot_no: 3901 block_no: 2745573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-21 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30be0c62fc075579dbec11366ddaca9662897b82b6d1e6ea610ec0f2a7fecde2Block Operator
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