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 2749739 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2751138 epoch_slot_no: 7938 block_no: 2749610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-06-22 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x895c75e2c09f056ed0e0568277c71207788fbabee5aa354c1ea942242c2f7ba5Block Operator
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