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 2747678 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2749077 epoch_slot_no: 5877 block_no: 2747549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13135 time: 2019-06-22 06:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39958a55f85ac813d843f91eb8ed479e44e4cf6cc323fd364f08c7778a25ad23Block Operator
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