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 2729937 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2731337 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 2729809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10432 time: 2019-06-18 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79ea44655a833b724b09ff7ca4defb9a4e1d2ba756dd56f406a75b265f4a07fdBlock Operator
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