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 2748752 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2750151 epoch_slot_no: 6951 block_no: 2748623 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10583 time: 2019-06-22 12:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x384d24f3ea007b1a7d1d25483e26dd70290204e12cf2ec1a11c365f30a68cb2bBlock Operator
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