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 2748987 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2750386 epoch_slot_no: 7186 block_no: 2748858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2008 time: 2019-06-22 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x808cfb240b5143dda188197399eebd4a8639050183733401a574a0c5741c8379Block Operator
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