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 2753497 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2754896 epoch_slot_no: 11696 block_no: 2753368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1178 time: 2019-06-23 14:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacb795571dc3923ac5f2b69e0d72e70d19c648e6b70d2a365f8547489231420fBlock Operator
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