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 2734977 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2736377 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2734849 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7680 time: 2019-06-19 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1b22a61c75489f44ec2af57548d73c515465b0da60d7a0dae396e812b385dceBlock Operator
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