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 2740085 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2741485 epoch_slot_no: 19885 block_no: 2739957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2524 time: 2019-06-20 12:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8190549b534f236aa3d88a2719c35590074ee70d0aee54f8b88af72eaba467c9Block Operator
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