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 2748495 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749894 epoch_slot_no: 6694 block_no: 2748366 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3356 time: 2019-06-22 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e06c606ebae53b88d51db0404042edd38574bb5c8ef0d8ca20b0f27a2a5c298Block Operator
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