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 2748986 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2750385 epoch_slot_no: 7185 block_no: 2748857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2019-06-22 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacd07554e9c20f9077b56135e9281345681d7142d473d34a65b78851085e9ef4Block Operator
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