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 2735407 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2736807 epoch_slot_no: 15207 block_no: 2735279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-06-19 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfec11a6ad02dcba43eecad50caa07b5d6b072a1da37ddf7a7f8edcfca50ab39bBlock Operator
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