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 2746338 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747737 epoch_slot_no: 4537 block_no: 2746209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1303 time: 2019-06-21 22:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d08d6299f129447fd752df4b54e5ed6af9d05c83db8d7ef7403fa04a4181cb8Block Operator
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