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 2748897 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2750296 epoch_slot_no: 7096 block_no: 2748768 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3033 time: 2019-06-22 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed5716b7946e8591e79282e325a4966a7ea6182ee4d0dd8df3946f76ec5f728cBlock Operator
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