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 2736492 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2737892 epoch_slot_no: 16292 block_no: 2736364 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2019-06-19 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13b097128c3754be19942dd896df9a1661904d9b71408245cf7c27861583f88aBlock Operator
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