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 2753451 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2754850 epoch_slot_no: 11650 block_no: 2753322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-06-23 14:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7343a8512c4248bb33a33125a6d572576f672f3ddfb43e5bd76e5301dbf647dfBlock Operator
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