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 2753242 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2754641 epoch_slot_no: 11441 block_no: 2753113 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1539 time: 2019-06-23 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96e4bcdd5d1d059806fabe5e226b185534a9196445d382bdf84dbac629d89d8aBlock Operator
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