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 2748838 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2750237 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 2748709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9673 time: 2019-06-22 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8686bd82a23dc2b3c19ba3765ae30977c0570d5a1aa87ada0e1d6448559c750Block Operator
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