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 2754538 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2755937 epoch_slot_no: 12737 block_no: 2754409 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2019-06-23 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6e4c34c30aeb9172b43d387da27c3f42ead1ba598a54bbd41aa5b7197e0c5e1Block Operator
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