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 2739358 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2740758 epoch_slot_no: 19158 block_no: 2739230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5152 time: 2019-06-20 08:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb0f0a436f82f6f3dfeb5fbaed36d860d728f8299755eeb8711a4dee2b5afe65Block Operator
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