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 2737435 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2738835 epoch_slot_no: 17235 block_no: 2737307 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-06-19 21:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa82f8c81583647025755f1975c42970a7a12ea219c47897e905ada3c52820991Block Operator
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