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 2728871 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2730271 epoch_slot_no: 8671 block_no: 2728743 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-17 21:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3182b2b9543cd0cc40606faf409baaf547272b32f6579f968a5a9961a892fa74Block Operator
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