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 2741777 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2743177 epoch_slot_no: 21577 block_no: 2741649 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2529 time: 2019-06-20 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d7716ab5f86bba657e869c6580a8b83d0acdc558957f9858d26121b6cba7681Block Operator
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