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 2754305 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2755704 epoch_slot_no: 12504 block_no: 2754176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4237 time: 2019-06-23 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa221b6be743ce414aa863f5ac420ff1746e631de96c8c957783bfd90685d28eBlock Operator
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