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 2736562 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2737962 epoch_slot_no: 16362 block_no: 2736434 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-06-19 16:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8368437d02c77425130b6de5f0e770f55cef24c6d8608cba13c2fd0c776c23cBlock Operator
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