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 2740649 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2742049 epoch_slot_no: 20449 block_no: 2740521 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-06-20 15:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce51b8a0b3bc130c63169dc2734e0fad5b867d553bed98ac98cfe4e1e43af418Block Operator
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