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 2736987 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2738387 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 2736859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-19 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf2be4af738f2ab43f736d97f321d332d15a8f63e05c6a1fba5b6e158c375fdbBlock Operator
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