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 2735877 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2737277 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2735749 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3689 time: 2019-06-19 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe10f64b65b83d20e16ad5d59c9351a26ed1cebc9290ef30f9e1616594f0842caBlock Operator
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