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 2739147 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2740547 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 2739019 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2414 time: 2019-06-20 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae9f9e716c340462c3cfeba496be98aa70738ab7b67076c08e913f4c535e010bBlock Operator
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