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 2745856 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747255 epoch_slot_no: 4055 block_no: 2745727 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2749 time: 2019-06-21 20:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8838425898b1aab977236c2b3095961e56e2aa8badd4715db1021894f78ed69Block Operator
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