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 2746777 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2748176 epoch_slot_no: 4976 block_no: 2746648 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3443 time: 2019-06-22 01:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f32e39d798b4553376deb463c328bc2b70ef359e77fe00239d652a732a2e0e4Block Operator
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