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 2739934 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2741334 epoch_slot_no: 19734 block_no: 2739806 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3088 time: 2019-06-20 11:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40effe756933985144fa191f4531fed008ca0a779c46d4027078f9efcb2d0c4cBlock Operator
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