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 2749978 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2751377 epoch_slot_no: 8177 block_no: 2749849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3367 time: 2019-06-22 19:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18b4088604c3720830a2246867959982c42cba57def3754ccba1705e894a9476Block Operator
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