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 2729276 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2730676 epoch_slot_no: 9076 block_no: 2729148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3243 time: 2019-06-18 00:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc73efb3decab236dba1e7c36f1f4b7403e4719d022f7d4be2b73ff2efd10ae6bBlock Operator
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