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 2749918 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2751317 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2749789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14164 time: 2019-06-22 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa08d4daaec296ef1d8607d668aefe6391042d66c9ac998b6b0efeb5ddb18f0eBlock Operator
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