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 2747141 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2748540 epoch_slot_no: 5340 block_no: 2747012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11521 time: 2019-06-22 03:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d2bc198b1a467d51501d6d916e1f22ac937818a914dc344eb6af29a3b565fdeBlock Operator
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