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 2748146 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749545 epoch_slot_no: 6345 block_no: 2748017 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4670 time: 2019-06-22 08:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70d773e0fe443650a5a68b6bb5d434fa07f8ee8c99c2c5ade6e8365b6735f6d4Block Operator
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