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 2729321 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2730721 epoch_slot_no: 9121 block_no: 2729193 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2545 time: 2019-06-18 00:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeadc36d6984c0aea767719b86b6db8f14edd0d23b4cbde17ce151377257e36f7Block Operator
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