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 2747450 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748849 epoch_slot_no: 5649 block_no: 2747321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1488 time: 2019-06-22 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33af3ade7f92f564f608ce65fcd0d38ca9356e71ba9543c73f7a9bffe16406e2Block Operator
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