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 2739888 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2741288 epoch_slot_no: 19688 block_no: 2739760 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1695 time: 2019-06-20 11:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0a4d2b923968419610726d1d1f50b0e6043c5048b58d2914d0c53cfd5e081efBlock Operator
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