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 2734970 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2736370 epoch_slot_no: 14770 block_no: 2734842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-06-19 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe72a99cbc065160fc24326a0d8fa6bf50f3d9d5c9947dbba9be3bdd131bea468Block Operator
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