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 2737502 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2738902 epoch_slot_no: 17302 block_no: 2737374 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2204 time: 2019-06-19 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7e204d2bb6f197f0246e842c2315e6f3380e79b91ba63c9995c1bbbac58e798Block Operator
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