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 2736431 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2737831 epoch_slot_no: 16231 block_no: 2736303 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2019-06-19 15:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9db4dd6c6ab6bee6b4aa42af17b84826355e6f7801e20b77e1f6c3a5f9d7724cBlock Operator
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