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 2740297 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2741697 epoch_slot_no: 20097 block_no: 2740169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3887 time: 2019-06-20 13:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c78521fbef4815deeb9fb1cd58ef41365f8132bdf16fa28e095b17131567991Block Operator
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