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 2739920 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2741320 epoch_slot_no: 19720 block_no: 2739792 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6146 time: 2019-06-20 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbde83c0554dc493f8ea959b878b74a9d4df0bf522fa5c1937a4c61a6a3df180Block Operator
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