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 2748676 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2750075 epoch_slot_no: 6875 block_no: 2748547 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3212 time: 2019-06-22 11:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bea524d000ee9fdab4923c962e581f3781d861d2cd19f1dad3c76162147c2dcBlock Operator
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