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 2739661 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2741061 epoch_slot_no: 19461 block_no: 2739533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-06-20 09:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf330f56beca34a0181c6dcecc3129b4b2cd8992c53bcc04a514aed6bc387960cBlock Operator
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