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 2747186 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2748585 epoch_slot_no: 5385 block_no: 2747057 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1664 time: 2019-06-22 03:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97d03f63d51706dec87fd877574aa63892f9c9b94aed37e632c39ea6fb73de22Block Operator
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