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 2750098 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2751497 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2749969 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8949 time: 2019-06-22 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x665dcfefc6348c50fccc6e0c9869324c1d89891dee36259512c9cc31a29cf31fBlock Operator
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