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 2745765 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2747164 epoch_slot_no: 3964 block_no: 2745636 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2375 time: 2019-06-21 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x622814e974081febd390736679eb65fe9f81e7eddfd6283f4449be2a984a2579Block Operator
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