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 2736997 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2738397 epoch_slot_no: 16797 block_no: 2736869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-06-19 19:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b63b43150ff2cd4d301fa5a49dc880ca60bdc198fe865d7faf883b8f48f6caaBlock Operator
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