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 2728113 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2729513 epoch_slot_no: 7913 block_no: 2727985 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-06-17 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15d3abd66dcb2b1d0d60b87d3e0757e206dd62d0f99fff1080e8f708a31729a8Block Operator
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