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 2736434 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2737834 epoch_slot_no: 16234 block_no: 2736306 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3742 time: 2019-06-19 15:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0bf597f169ea5ca40a7c7e70b759fead3b8b40d789f03e6bb75efe22b214c6aBlock Operator
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