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 2749172 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2750571 epoch_slot_no: 7371 block_no: 2749043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2043 time: 2019-06-22 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a48185fff8a5f4d3d69a160f36f2078b6305a950cd7e518f345eaa68d177457Block Operator
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