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 2739586 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2740986 epoch_slot_no: 19386 block_no: 2739458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2972 time: 2019-06-20 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72a79f76588ddb61b53478d9d4a72d03824b4111a3d7b17da85b54ffe8dcf5c2Block Operator
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