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 2734317 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2735717 epoch_slot_no: 14117 block_no: 2734189 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9277 time: 2019-06-19 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9260e9ade6882c055f2cb2d0e881a122cc920f3d31c06080a0b608a1a8185060Block Operator
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