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 2749170 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2750569 epoch_slot_no: 7369 block_no: 2749041 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2397 time: 2019-06-22 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae7c1386d2c4a9f17478bd9dac6f297e3cca6477fb883264d7aa639b6f54cd99Block Operator
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