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 2729431 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2730831 epoch_slot_no: 9231 block_no: 2729303 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1678 time: 2019-06-18 01:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0953fa046bf317ce0ac1632f918b5d2b0f8fbfffed4dcb88bdc09f9bab05fc4Block Operator
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