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 2754635 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2756034 epoch_slot_no: 12834 block_no: 2754506 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4791 time: 2019-06-23 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8d6fd34bccdc273a3bbaa94ec69bc5e7f984875636c11d45ab851013eb1652bBlock Operator
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