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 2727870 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2729270 epoch_slot_no: 7670 block_no: 2727742 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1677 time: 2019-06-17 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29f9cb38303a64b8f5d09f6709b5d15ec61c121601ad88dbb17775fa8f34e98aBlock Operator
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