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 2735318 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2736718 epoch_slot_no: 15118 block_no: 2735190 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3599 time: 2019-06-19 09:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d76910ed8478ee758fccb8f23dc97a8a3eb3314cb7fd225e353f26b5c7b21cbBlock Operator
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