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 2746888 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2748287 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 2746759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3160 time: 2019-06-22 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d6286834a4d68c9c9469116ec013f18d98771bb3c3a3a97798805fc7feb6bc8Block Operator
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