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 2728273 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2729673 epoch_slot_no: 8073 block_no: 2728145 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4337 time: 2019-06-17 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f9fcac94b3cb5b67f9157fea80865e0e0de986c917030a1f3279a9a2b8fca8aBlock Operator
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