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 2741419 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2742819 epoch_slot_no: 21219 block_no: 2741291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1306 time: 2019-06-20 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fec4fa0e85e12dc168eba80b4df47429c9476e03b1c6d33b84a215b144c087aBlock Operator
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