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 2746565 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747964 epoch_slot_no: 4764 block_no: 2746436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1947 time: 2019-06-22 00:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b36dbd4eb7cc412d0e8b867a092cbf6e85199176d9e8c186412ce80b9133ec6Block Operator
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