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 2747216 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748615 epoch_slot_no: 5415 block_no: 2747087 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4854 time: 2019-06-22 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x757a5c813fdb3aceaa17d9c9df1542b5998c5cfe46b22af6bdda6480ff9c243aBlock Operator
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