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 2740508 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2741908 epoch_slot_no: 20308 block_no: 2740380 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2007 time: 2019-06-20 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63386f165d3b0abc46b8dcadddf08a5d5dfc9bc3a4a85d7546c7107b02356189Block Operator
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