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 2748374 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749773 epoch_slot_no: 6573 block_no: 2748245 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6708 time: 2019-06-22 10:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x480b63b5b89b6f0df6fc136778388963570b6525ad81ba8bc1f47b465a3c8992Block Operator
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