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 2753474 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2754873 epoch_slot_no: 11673 block_no: 2753345 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2283 time: 2019-06-23 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94007caf5c425819320a8640c7179602362c1afe6a738f38a11a6ecc0fdc104bBlock Operator
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