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 2746950 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2748349 epoch_slot_no: 5149 block_no: 2746821 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-06-22 02:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95d24bf556dcc9822f4d24143753d3874c0fbe0a74a2e6973f8464d577a3d0eaBlock Operator
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