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 2748540 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2749939 epoch_slot_no: 6739 block_no: 2748411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2929 time: 2019-06-22 11:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8cee0c010633aa1051221cb24e6a56fdc331c61dcba9ca7af8bcaa6560f4e94Block Operator
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