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 2747064 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2748463 epoch_slot_no: 5263 block_no: 2746935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2986 time: 2019-06-22 02:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40f188d735a0e62ce60ea80fe9d1b3f9c6e8db07dbbce5600a30f843a09ed3d7Block Operator
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