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 2729037 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2730437 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2728909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5648 time: 2019-06-17 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93e5141a96cab0c18d4358f03b186abf03d1a30fe4b3bf9b929a71e2fdb7f917Block Operator
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