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 2746464 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747863 epoch_slot_no: 4663 block_no: 2746335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-06-21 23:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabb4f8002a019a06a7d488d15f844d2d1a524d58d7308e9fa884807b72aa2b1eBlock Operator
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