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 2730117 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2731517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2729989 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5347 time: 2019-06-18 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07aa2bba397cb5245a30d12c9d68c4125d3006930c7b83183e00f9d082dcf013Block Operator
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