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 2749147 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2750546 epoch_slot_no: 7346 block_no: 2749018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2210 time: 2019-06-22 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb36418eace162ff9f752b3cd1ca32f2b6d1aceb76f8f3ff0417b90c787f7d1f9Block Operator
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