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 2749041 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2750440 epoch_slot_no: 7240 block_no: 2748912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2019-06-22 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c378cc95eba5d64b84fc2dbf8ed0ee2f10f2df20aa73326588400bd2209910cBlock Operator
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