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 2730071 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2731471 epoch_slot_no: 9871 block_no: 2729943 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10617 time: 2019-06-18 04:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6634a4829615c178916b6248602e2b77ff935a0f288df0a16a6b9a7b0635cb6Block Operator
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