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 2746704 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2748103 epoch_slot_no: 4903 block_no: 2746575 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2019-06-22 00:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7566ac4b2fec5ed5a4bb9285ce041c076873a5fa1d4b54312cd26b1a62b21468Block Operator
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