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 2735360 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2736760 epoch_slot_no: 15160 block_no: 2735232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2251 time: 2019-06-19 09:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfed163a363cf7fb57e8a6e225f55e914404ff9cf678f2fc02c97b94ff6640c75Block Operator
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