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 2728329 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2729729 epoch_slot_no: 8129 block_no: 2728201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1316 time: 2019-06-17 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd492f9b5d62d4234eec553c6b8e5102d1b75ac77a54f9fdc9c9de58c3b0a815Block Operator
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