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 2734601 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2736001 epoch_slot_no: 14401 block_no: 2734473 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-19 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11b43177d502373cd6c3feb0a932e749bee6dd28910133865a676ef62db72bfeBlock Operator
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