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 2754226 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2755625 epoch_slot_no: 12425 block_no: 2754097 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3653 time: 2019-06-23 18:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b6ca077fea4678111d27b1b4e94a6f752a6b147213d54526b85b636ed4198eeBlock Operator
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