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 2751243 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2752642 epoch_slot_no: 9442 block_no: 2751114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1917 time: 2019-06-23 02:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd17beb39e81d6e9bafa38d3a5baf5883d03e16098335b3acf56da900854c623dBlock Operator
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