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 2728073 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2729473 epoch_slot_no: 7873 block_no: 2727945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2019-06-17 17:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a93497501573e5c4971b54bef6e7ecb4e976cec3f49acf7e647c2f2807c5008Block Operator
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