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 2735709 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2737109 epoch_slot_no: 15509 block_no: 2735581 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2337 time: 2019-06-19 11:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed8826489f5031962f2da67132d37d9090a6f9038632e17a92ed5f8dc3183a68Block Operator
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