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 2736599 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2737999 epoch_slot_no: 16399 block_no: 2736471 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3195 time: 2019-06-19 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb84c3254398cf43642f9100bd7f8bc46d7c5c880f5b6f19f740f19dc3c62e1e0Block Operator
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