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 2740469 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2741869 epoch_slot_no: 20269 block_no: 2740341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1565 time: 2019-06-20 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcdec9023ed37de785d1f3207d189cbf8ba263cc064dcf56ddc43b14eae610d6Block Operator
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