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 2748055 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749454 epoch_slot_no: 6254 block_no: 2747926 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2019-06-22 08:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3b579a9a9d264b89bcc432a60f434de79dc34934231edfae5489c26f05a15d5Block Operator
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