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 2746550 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2747949 epoch_slot_no: 4749 block_no: 2746421 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5815 time: 2019-06-22 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d06e8dd7098b03f263226151f5bb85e379cb608b15bad24e48494f9c8c54832Block Operator
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