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 2740893 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2742293 epoch_slot_no: 20693 block_no: 2740765 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2019-06-20 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeda931053c451899dbf384c9a150d2ea1bade9344e6b7a2cca199f268162590aBlock Operator
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