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 2736352 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2737752 epoch_slot_no: 16152 block_no: 2736224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1266 time: 2019-06-19 15:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x160ca0d60a2d43d5d8e56294512e9ff4c2c4b1cc8d3b2ee5285a61d2912a35f7Block Operator
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