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 2746157 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747556 epoch_slot_no: 4356 block_no: 2746028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2019-06-21 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6a82b268a9d431aac13e4d9e64ff9e04cfe8a6541a396549c15b4d1f8367f55Block Operator
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