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 2749870 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2751269 epoch_slot_no: 8069 block_no: 2749741 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1894 time: 2019-06-22 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x688d483eab66d21e48cc69b96bc81a7c3977df125764679c9a8c12a84fa62de6Block Operator
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