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 2746708 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2748107 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 2746579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2019-06-22 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e1f9c75f602b16fa5e0de67303568a8b19837bf4e1d8ba80b3d4f8afb75d730Block Operator
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