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 2748116 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749515 epoch_slot_no: 6315 block_no: 2747987 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2649 time: 2019-06-22 08:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x144e05081bf4857df31abb3bb7935e088745beacf4cdebce5110a397195421b6Block Operator
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