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 2740734 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2742134 epoch_slot_no: 20534 block_no: 2740606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1699 time: 2019-06-20 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe09ae648dd7d87938d6925e75eaf7be580271f0398c60c2d1cc00d63f85c83b4Block Operator
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