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 2737028 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2738428 epoch_slot_no: 16828 block_no: 2736900 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1415 time: 2019-06-19 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x738af5b1421c6796759dfd2241a08aa92c8599a41827fd52dcd35342bf92d9c9Block Operator
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