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 2748163 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749562 epoch_slot_no: 6362 block_no: 2748034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3973 time: 2019-06-22 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa77baac7b74423f74d6132f819a01024a5d6f9087ac599d1393f28ea5ae511b4Block Operator
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