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 2729618 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2731018 epoch_slot_no: 9418 block_no: 2729490 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3003 time: 2019-06-18 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd10367d0d8674320885018b329fd9150ea69b335f6dec607b0e0065c232fc9bbBlock Operator
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