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 2747388 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2748787 epoch_slot_no: 5587 block_no: 2747259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2177 time: 2019-06-22 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dc3c3460380ffa99a42a44e4ae3c0e85a029d43d4ad04f78f7404b684320ed7Block Operator
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