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 2735452 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2736852 epoch_slot_no: 15252 block_no: 2735324 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12733 time: 2019-06-19 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3408784b791c2646bd764e1b5f6f810a600d90f44737d1722c085262157b46e8Block Operator
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