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 2736245 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2737645 epoch_slot_no: 16045 block_no: 2736117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3522 time: 2019-06-19 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fe8b838d5de12db4bd79e6875b5c52d8c68fd33a5e1557832d50a97d30e2e2aBlock Operator
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