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 2733640 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2735040 epoch_slot_no: 13440 block_no: 2733512 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3023 time: 2019-06-19 00:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33c6ee66175fd451cd2300cb194a18f3bdc513edbd89da2fb1157dc1bc0d9dd9Block Operator
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