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 2748105 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749504 epoch_slot_no: 6304 block_no: 2747976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-06-22 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a5a989880ed4bf32d875e166e0c23513f45b1a87b0f9fd8ae46333b836541e1Block Operator
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