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 2736539 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2737939 epoch_slot_no: 16339 block_no: 2736411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2198 time: 2019-06-19 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19669f5ae7c6d4b5e027c7e50b407d7e9188839959f337a16a93872dc725d5dbBlock Operator
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