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 2739903 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2741303 epoch_slot_no: 19703 block_no: 2739775 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9115 time: 2019-06-20 11:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bfddc7b688f7bd9fc20d4e92720a30e5a448367a1ba71b6aa13c5b4bce5a5d8Block Operator
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