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 2754302 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2755701 epoch_slot_no: 12501 block_no: 2754173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6161 time: 2019-06-23 19:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95051a8b4d501a2cfb397fc2608f71969ee84f6bdd90e3a28bb26326b35af47fBlock Operator
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