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 2729775 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2731175 epoch_slot_no: 9575 block_no: 2729647 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4105 time: 2019-06-18 02:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fbd57fcda1cb085c730f1cc0a9720bb2e68c3c9fffa2e7452815c5335559a21Block Operator
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