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 2749950 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2751349 epoch_slot_no: 8149 block_no: 2749821 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1985 time: 2019-06-22 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d00d8b0a6d11fea6b6f18896cf3c71912a1fabd7d10d89a6749403535317c9fBlock Operator
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