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 2749630 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2751029 epoch_slot_no: 7829 block_no: 2749501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2165 time: 2019-06-22 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1b678cfa9f984de77fd26656fca51a7fa34d552f530b535d127f907d31e776aBlock Operator
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