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 2749455 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2750854 epoch_slot_no: 7654 block_no: 2749326 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 13298 time: 2019-06-22 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10076cb74a06d66d6d159b164fd85a22db82cdaaaeb4ea305151da243aa9fd2cBlock Operator
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