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 2735609 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2737009 epoch_slot_no: 15409 block_no: 2735481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1234 time: 2019-06-19 11:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb291ecb5c21a311f57005afb15354dfd4387c52fed38869aea07fc4ce963470cBlock Operator
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