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 2739435 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2740835 epoch_slot_no: 19235 block_no: 2739307 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2815 time: 2019-06-20 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45b55ce20b866773a796203de27005e205147c37001e6a2fcb7020be55b1f5a9Block Operator
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