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 2741097 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2742497 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 2740969 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6903 time: 2019-06-20 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1890e4c34c42ff768c375aeaa743ca8e50245be4bd926a4a4014b6c0bc6fb6a8Block Operator
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