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 2748658 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2750057 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2748529 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9678 time: 2019-06-22 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ea713e5db90e3cb2a487a7ec78e307eb1cf43a3b37655aa930843478bed6280Block Operator
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