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 2741062 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2742462 epoch_slot_no: 20862 block_no: 2740934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-20 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16aa4debc7d71736a35bb1230476c4006e46dfb22d22b14a7864bfd5cf912947Block Operator
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