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 2746099 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747498 epoch_slot_no: 4298 block_no: 2745970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-21 21:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8bd36c2f29aaf38bcc28ffe44a4e90d9745ff9f233565f1e3450ff39a9e312bBlock Operator
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