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 2735239 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2736639 epoch_slot_no: 15039 block_no: 2735111 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2619 time: 2019-06-19 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3de684fba57506e23710ff580eaa89c0f42fa8a7fcd708a473c6909cdf1300a7Block Operator
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