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 2748478 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2749877 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2748349 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9125 time: 2019-06-22 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94f83f36f01cc5cc5ff62245ecac65a3c82d7dc395ca8c77a81134b6c2e5dd21Block Operator
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