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 2739450 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2740850 epoch_slot_no: 19250 block_no: 2739322 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3617 time: 2019-06-20 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae72abe3b3692eab9e1e98f2d423131c952b984bc89d5cdbc0d55420f58b6441Block Operator
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