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 2733036 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2734436 epoch_slot_no: 12836 block_no: 2732908 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2024 time: 2019-06-18 21:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51f5f3ff97fd1c734fe6d23efc6c8a7042c3d8f7a9dd76fd0f93a2d1bd7c81f6Block Operator
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