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 2754581 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2755980 epoch_slot_no: 12780 block_no: 2754452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-06-23 20:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdce0fe17614315416f5b28ad5a9e27fb7e1969950059a9fe33aff0bcc4b3938aBlock Operator
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