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 2741838 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2743237 epoch_slot_no: 37 block_no: 2741709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2019-06-20 21:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4c723b679767bd5eab47294041f6d423be2de76989bed3cbc6574e8c2e5f1b7Block Operator
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