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 2750416 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2751815 epoch_slot_no: 8615 block_no: 2750287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2019-06-22 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd821b475ac71ae69011448e5cde96b58f6595dd1a213e1a537b94b31d42e0cbBlock Operator
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