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 2749246 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2750645 epoch_slot_no: 7445 block_no: 2749117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-22 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31b08cd34819a3d734972dd4b9c19f2a1488e5a26458dd2241b6aa764c841fd4Block Operator
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