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 2747565 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748964 epoch_slot_no: 5764 block_no: 2747436 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-22 05:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50b493fad8f8d44976d846046876edb9ee6d1cbb84f8781d533c8ed91c55b94bBlock Operator
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