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 2740146 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2741546 epoch_slot_no: 19946 block_no: 2740018 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3567 time: 2019-06-20 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9eb595da447bff566451fc768174b6b958af1e555be77754cab18d758068c21Block Operator
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