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 2746951 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2748350 epoch_slot_no: 5150 block_no: 2746822 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2166 time: 2019-06-22 02:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4da6aa049d79f6f2ce29520a904d4e8194d8a1ea5fde23329b8c81a7b2e1d7cfBlock Operator
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