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 2748405 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749804 epoch_slot_no: 6604 block_no: 2748276 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5511 time: 2019-06-22 10:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3862cec6ab59e2fbb7d3aecca89897ec2db8994fbcc9b80ea6ea43ed6e61e04cBlock Operator
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