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 2748208 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749607 epoch_slot_no: 6407 block_no: 2748079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1336 time: 2019-06-22 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ed00790a6b17d1954639d89af07e1d8765e50e6002d066a2115af84582876ccBlock Operator
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