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 2741595 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2742995 epoch_slot_no: 21395 block_no: 2741467 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3946 time: 2019-06-20 20:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d1a6a4d248e602b5ac48d828d7f06102147fecabd6280bda88cf74d426aaa31Block Operator
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