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 2746895 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2748294 epoch_slot_no: 5094 block_no: 2746766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2058 time: 2019-06-22 02:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x804cd4884858424b08bb6ebc3de0261ea7f42b8e127387e2ae68cc9daf062dedBlock Operator
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