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 2748943 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2750342 epoch_slot_no: 7142 block_no: 2748814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3523 time: 2019-06-22 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbd9ac642ff2834a94d08dd8860a754f2336a11c8afb19c396f3d2d2e6ff2cf1Block Operator
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