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 2754503 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2755902 epoch_slot_no: 12702 block_no: 2754374 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-23 20:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0831594f840c5d3e56c2add7df97dc7aecc859744feb81227ac97803170efd22Block Operator
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