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 2748839 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2750238 epoch_slot_no: 7038 block_no: 2748710 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2014 time: 2019-06-22 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf164503b7d6ea7ad3f5f35df5142f4cfd4958d7187e75e39ee726b151278e4d3Block Operator
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