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 2753102 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2754501 epoch_slot_no: 11301 block_no: 2752973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-23 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x857640cba8aea1fdc2200badf23c541912aafa679148d816f52560801c5c5f1dBlock Operator
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