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 2740679 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2742079 epoch_slot_no: 20479 block_no: 2740551 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1569 time: 2019-06-20 15:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0d288f6b555a4462a5f7b050f5b5df6c7d80af65dbfe7957d17a74a810d2fe8Block Operator
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