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 2747980 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749379 epoch_slot_no: 6179 block_no: 2747851 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2346 time: 2019-06-22 08:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5369c4cb733bb707d0e1e5b3cfefdb121c744e41d397e455aba781a2a61fceadBlock Operator
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