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 2745840 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747239 epoch_slot_no: 4039 block_no: 2745711 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1731 time: 2019-06-21 20:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99a66a68b94d3c82d9fb6ff1adcc233bfc5c4986a5820cae0f087ff00e7ebbbdBlock Operator
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