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 2747816 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749215 epoch_slot_no: 6015 block_no: 2747687 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-22 07:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65f454b0cb6fb25c69a291de0a9eff30816078b47200708a87f099b2a1700c7aBlock Operator
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