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 2748858 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2750257 epoch_slot_no: 7057 block_no: 2748729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4444 time: 2019-06-22 12:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x537f0fb782d625d4ddf592fcae0ec5ff61d1c16116b006e8d7741030f67b75beBlock Operator
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