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 2748989 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2750388 epoch_slot_no: 7188 block_no: 2748860 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10290 time: 2019-06-22 13:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ddc2c990f168a65c964d68cdc8d66b586b6da6c91abc9b8f5a617a69527b7fcBlock Operator
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