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 2728297 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2729697 epoch_slot_no: 8097 block_no: 2728169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1135 time: 2019-06-17 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6072e9946900858166f0c2e0e450c7f4488b476e5f2b8345372614660e0a67aeBlock Operator
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