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 2748571 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2749970 epoch_slot_no: 6770 block_no: 2748442 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3750 time: 2019-06-22 11:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99afe8ca8dfa0a9ce7d961787b8d8b7c330fa758a8cf470779fd1315a4c3f204Block Operator
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