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 2745988 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2747387 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 2745859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3014 time: 2019-06-21 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x150fb76aaecb2e1372803b1b24d933f03c3369337099e9ce265429638b2d3c7bBlock Operator
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