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 2746065 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2747464 epoch_slot_no: 4264 block_no: 2745936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3928 time: 2019-06-21 21:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf595aa145ccd27b205d637e547191ef5704ddd20c1b53d0b42b618a705524ef4Block Operator
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