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 2728137 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 2729537 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2728009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9663 time: 2019-06-17 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d4a3481a232b92fdac39d3c625eb26336338d4e02ec3ff78e3bb59e5c663a71Block Operator
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