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 2729978 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2731378 epoch_slot_no: 9778 block_no: 2729850 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3066 time: 2019-06-18 04:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7aad5efcfbb73d06722a531a78d4e49c51066c03ef9204b93954ba0af5b5956bBlock Operator
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