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 2749081 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2750480 epoch_slot_no: 7280 block_no: 2748952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2617 time: 2019-06-22 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85d19374997e736981ca96bd44482fc4cea66e80c65c88f114a5b4af46e10b55Block Operator
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