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 2745810 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747209 epoch_slot_no: 4009 block_no: 2745681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-06-21 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa827b94da51ea0bfb33fc53dfcad9e45c6f6291b61f5615357f0c7c4c9f82f93Block Operator
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