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 2740017 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2741417 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2739889 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9702 time: 2019-06-20 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x079b556958af63a70db1d63f4d44ce7a36ca8a8649f48e6a3103db40d7e8893aBlock Operator
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