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 2740251 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2741651 epoch_slot_no: 20051 block_no: 2740123 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1695 time: 2019-06-20 13:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19c44604db968cf10728eae2a35d49b32e19b29c58dc07ad9aa6eba5ea8dca84Block Operator
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