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 2735837 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2737237 epoch_slot_no: 15637 block_no: 2735709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1225 time: 2019-06-19 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cde0391cf0b8fc89fba2fcc034c58f93a20d8c3b1bfb9fbad1a82495f944e0cBlock Operator
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