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 2745599 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2746998 epoch_slot_no: 3798 block_no: 2745470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2026 time: 2019-06-21 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e1e1d29825e1914d84ed09ab3b64a615481425e9d6f47438a735284711ed78eBlock Operator
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