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 2748520 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749919 epoch_slot_no: 6719 block_no: 2748391 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-22 11:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66be2c0817e85fdd933910134d127c9941a2b92d5bde2280ba5913670f6e9fd0Block Operator
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