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 2747309 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748708 epoch_slot_no: 5508 block_no: 2747180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2019-06-22 04:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb74f693fb7c75d90d4d19d513367db678313bd6ad8762f8f751c29ae4d718d3dBlock Operator
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