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 2746982 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2748381 epoch_slot_no: 5181 block_no: 2746853 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1816 time: 2019-06-22 02:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29d4b8249973c05d1e8603c8a37ed89544a819a984b3a8368ade7f8cabadcadcBlock Operator
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