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 2737668 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739068 epoch_slot_no: 17468 block_no: 2737540 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1691 time: 2019-06-19 22:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64e156bfe51740782224ab5d0ad58f3af589b1b74263ec05743ec30e0db40b66Block Operator
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