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 2728182 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2729582 epoch_slot_no: 7982 block_no: 2728054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3433 time: 2019-06-17 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x287bd33e51a00ef26fee7b48c8ac58c8beb712f67873cd5423d7df461576b53bBlock Operator
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