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 2751202 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2752601 epoch_slot_no: 9401 block_no: 2751073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2052 time: 2019-06-23 01:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f2db0dbef163a4876b7899002a8b31b228ca783ee32f30d5355ddf63a8e51ceBlock Operator
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