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 2735243 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2736643 epoch_slot_no: 15043 block_no: 2735115 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-06-19 09:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0ced2087784f5be7a997cb1d245b45f0f101b1fb31d24e79982f1a082471401Block Operator
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