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 2739156 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2740556 epoch_slot_no: 18956 block_no: 2739028 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1810 time: 2019-06-20 07:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a0271d2d163e5697d9f7ffdf455792730d7fc7cacecc87ad368d2c4e2d1467dBlock Operator
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