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 2749097 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2750496 epoch_slot_no: 7296 block_no: 2748968 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2019-06-22 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7af3cc623209f6cd5556164723c88627672cc9a9aad7ba06cb256ba1640fd250Block Operator
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