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 2749267 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2750666 epoch_slot_no: 7466 block_no: 2749138 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5868 time: 2019-06-22 15:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdce2b509e646fadefdd47ea204a9b581a90334f0fbe86f98d8941b25f3cda1e6Block Operator
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