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 2734764 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2736164 epoch_slot_no: 14564 block_no: 2734636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2202 time: 2019-06-19 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe907e533ef3919a3cae17213eafa1f0087706b0251c660f5a7b41b734976a405Block Operator
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