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 2742050 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743449 epoch_slot_no: 249 block_no: 2741921 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2202 time: 2019-06-20 23:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fed0fbe381c1fc3e44517f46fdd7ea7acfec1a9366594bad0a2a1eab850a595Block Operator
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