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 2735125 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2736525 epoch_slot_no: 14925 block_no: 2734997 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1672 time: 2019-06-19 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba86416cc93bc2eac24a5cce6a623c67a50143bebce8f4684fc0319bad5a2e8fBlock Operator
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