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 2753513 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2754912 epoch_slot_no: 11712 block_no: 2753384 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1268 time: 2019-06-23 14:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b42fbd6eeae565019c9733036be75936d1c757ddcc086c37ef294aa81cfc270Block Operator
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