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 2740333 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2741733 epoch_slot_no: 20133 block_no: 2740205 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2706 time: 2019-06-20 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea7484295cc19f7044e4d294f5a784ac8a40817af12d1be4427c69e54742f824Block Operator
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