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 2727734 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2729134 epoch_slot_no: 7534 block_no: 2727606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2786 time: 2019-06-17 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a743d464fefe9075873a8bc4870259266ba796941f451d834be2a415027ebbeBlock Operator
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