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 2741066 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2742466 epoch_slot_no: 20866 block_no: 2740938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-20 17:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30328ab54599699a9b05c9a92be2f1c3a521fba2da81a958655de494a5dc6152Block Operator
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