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 2737789 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2739189 epoch_slot_no: 17589 block_no: 2737661 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2377 time: 2019-06-19 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0197aae8ba51cd93dae1b54e6e96358bada557740538f2bf00524681a5a5316Block Operator
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