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 2729473 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2730873 epoch_slot_no: 9273 block_no: 2729345 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4552 time: 2019-06-18 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a79f545cd24a4b38f7602795c494765cdab6665c488e9fa23d1b47e0365858bBlock Operator
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