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 2752419 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2753818 epoch_slot_no: 10618 block_no: 2752290 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-23 08:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5da7c9d92501c02125b2cdaf55f150f9a8e5236d4d6c3c611ee8248f8e4df4dBlock Operator
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