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 2749750 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2751149 epoch_slot_no: 7949 block_no: 2749621 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-06-22 17:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f7115db68f87eab72b73491f381a144a30abfef7594408dcc66062ad8ecad1bBlock Operator
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