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 2749093 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2750492 epoch_slot_no: 7292 block_no: 2748964 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4784 time: 2019-06-22 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77ef7346bb949f36a39943152293b300057350f000a37265504d499f75478d8aBlock Operator
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