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 2747871 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749270 epoch_slot_no: 6070 block_no: 2747742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2019-06-22 07:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42cd5319a4f9faea6b63b359614778264bb7e240d1a89de15cd4cb3839e05d9aBlock Operator
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