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 2748534 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749933 epoch_slot_no: 6733 block_no: 2748405 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1821 time: 2019-06-22 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bce0ec89c82a2348f996640f0a2bfa73488a46ddd1c0eb9fa318ce950521af2Block Operator
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