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 2734369 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2735769 epoch_slot_no: 14169 block_no: 2734241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-19 04:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8083c6c41b119e06e2d649edb9ebbca29517f3ede6b5ef1e65bf071a3f4f32cfBlock Operator
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