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 2736479 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2737879 epoch_slot_no: 16279 block_no: 2736351 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2725 time: 2019-06-19 16:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c7165d5377a1ae9bdd88cc531735ed2a28bdb7c665d395dd44c7e7f62312d26Block Operator
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