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 2739321 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2740721 epoch_slot_no: 19121 block_no: 2739193 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3550 time: 2019-06-20 07:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc3338d43e0d659d81853912dfd63d4fdb4c7d26caf13b3e9a009f233f42eb70Block Operator
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