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 2734614 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2736014 epoch_slot_no: 14414 block_no: 2734486 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-06-19 05:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9439d56af5a25905522766431e3b8ad6163d3db776b0a2815d3da11e9c792bfBlock Operator
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