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 2736417 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2737817 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2736289 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8954 time: 2019-06-19 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb0367541c0d269345f0f25a909b5bc40b5e29b5eb021641759d0fd6c77c45dfBlock Operator
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