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 2747572 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2748971 epoch_slot_no: 5771 block_no: 2747443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2019-06-22 05:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d067bb76d140565812ce9d4c344dc28a5509e873d3f9ef4755324e53aa5190aBlock Operator
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