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 2737006 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2738406 epoch_slot_no: 16806 block_no: 2736878 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2019-06-19 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ca9c6f97b05b29ee0bf4e1d60eadf07b1fa18eff9509b2b39a927d2c6341087Block Operator
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