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 2748391 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2749790 epoch_slot_no: 6590 block_no: 2748262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2071 time: 2019-06-22 10:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b8a16aa5e9b66c394cedc7ff6019ce25e187cb848f59ead41804a12fe2155cfBlock Operator
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