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 2741429 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2742829 epoch_slot_no: 21229 block_no: 2741301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5198 time: 2019-06-20 19:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f03392fc3e328a37bea045c25a1e908d64097cd8a391cce2dbcb49812864a92Block Operator
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