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 2728076 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2729476 epoch_slot_no: 7876 block_no: 2727948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1951 time: 2019-06-17 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58ee536d375eee7d46e06d7ac339109fc97c989be307d698e7215de4cd48a2e6Block Operator
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