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 2747493 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748892 epoch_slot_no: 5692 block_no: 2747364 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8500 time: 2019-06-22 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8e16887bbac6cd0b2ee6c62b4721c249e971ef2ca48e7d483f7b51bd738a1edBlock Operator
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