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 2741720 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743120 epoch_slot_no: 21520 block_no: 2741592 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-06-20 21:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39fb1ecd06588ad0f22a47db7ad45c1331225ccb74c111ec2653b6709de175d6Block Operator
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