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 2754268 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2755667 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 2754139 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3158 time: 2019-06-23 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x163e4227b00cc35a4ef9e70e885c4b5945d7890aa69fd2b58ad7346899133561Block Operator
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