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 2748994 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2750393 epoch_slot_no: 7193 block_no: 2748865 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6068 time: 2019-06-22 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef4015af91f8af677c2cd07efff4110ce0a3a2bf106e439b7fbd4c6bfb5800a4Block Operator
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