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 2739914 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2741314 epoch_slot_no: 19714 block_no: 2739786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1901 time: 2019-06-20 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4712a21b548380347924b4101b57c3806c5f82c33da18cc168d35f772f7829bbBlock Operator
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