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 2747371 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748770 epoch_slot_no: 5570 block_no: 2747242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8426 time: 2019-06-22 04:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a0aa4688371a99e445addb04f2e1a888e67ecaa838738b775bb2d5ac5808cbbBlock Operator
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