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 2748863 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2750262 epoch_slot_no: 7062 block_no: 2748734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4433 time: 2019-06-22 12:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8951de64712f193218b0f3eb1af88965814dcd8b4a01e6b2a0f942bbfea2d215Block Operator
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