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 2734033 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2735433 epoch_slot_no: 13833 block_no: 2733905 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-19 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f15052facb24245c2d662ca5278318c10c2da5bc9e1aab9baaf6a477ce3c4efBlock Operator
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