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 2728974 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2730374 epoch_slot_no: 8774 block_no: 2728846 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3316 time: 2019-06-17 22:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x092308d709801ebb60327cd8cfb04a58d3c58be04a3b7a4cfa3503301adba188Block Operator
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