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 2746610 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748009 epoch_slot_no: 4809 block_no: 2746481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3220 time: 2019-06-22 00:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bf1488a1111e752fa003708e2b569de646c12cc41ec5d21217e6c2f2e862088Block Operator
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