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 2728363 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2729763 epoch_slot_no: 8163 block_no: 2728235 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2019-06-17 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb47a178d1c7b940f0fe39421552b27f865cb5ed1d803399cd8705cfe3e1f100fBlock Operator
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