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 2734668 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2736068 epoch_slot_no: 14468 block_no: 2734540 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7494 time: 2019-06-19 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x524a9b4391512002604311798524aadcf0492bac2ff6f531702960a710d0a3d9Block Operator
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