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 2736237 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2737637 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2736109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 14745 time: 2019-06-19 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cbda9fef95e5c5be8001ad5025e1b7993fb0914703745ba6bd9e70b7c9a840cBlock Operator
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