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 2749290 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2750689 epoch_slot_no: 7489 block_no: 2749161 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-06-22 15:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eed568626bbed5705ae2b64bf5be6dc13d799ca1256ce046a6f1c62dbbb3835Block Operator
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