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 2740557 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2741957 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2740429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8903 time: 2019-06-20 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5815ca8c4a297419848d157e9358b3fde023c38b76218dfd5672a63eaf8b1451Block Operator
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