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 2739737 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2741137 epoch_slot_no: 19537 block_no: 2739609 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2655 time: 2019-06-20 10:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25e6094f8c9810003e43f24522f4ff9e5df005ed43885e00da613f1f9d1f4240Block Operator
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