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 2749249 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2750648 epoch_slot_no: 7448 block_no: 2749120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3516 time: 2019-06-22 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x724e71317ba0a38700054f76363b3587416a1e40bfc56843a594177d2ea9cb7cBlock Operator
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