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 2735044 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2736444 epoch_slot_no: 14844 block_no: 2734916 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2202 time: 2019-06-19 08:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a117f62564022eea053a27a7e831d1d966f5a2ea6c6c7c6e18b845a5b5a67d5Block Operator
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