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 2739029 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2740429 epoch_slot_no: 18829 block_no: 2738901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-20 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75dce37b43aabd3c1cc88a934ef9b77e49d1e4dbce2c435ac5456ca40d29702fBlock Operator
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