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 2754532 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2755931 epoch_slot_no: 12731 block_no: 2754403 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2293 time: 2019-06-23 20:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x615863b9784f79488307abca0e4b049fbb22f0b8cbce558b2b59906b914f596bBlock Operator
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