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 2748369 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749768 epoch_slot_no: 6568 block_no: 2748240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-06-22 10:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8be99e8f940102e66e1641d294a89361f5482a1071e2c7327e9f7d0f57989844Block Operator
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