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 2747111 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748510 epoch_slot_no: 5310 block_no: 2746982 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1891 time: 2019-06-22 03:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c7d5d130befedc9dfc0d9f07d59c56f3840fa5d86f1624c438efa3bb9335624Block Operator
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