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 2730176 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2731576 epoch_slot_no: 9976 block_no: 2730048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3579 time: 2019-06-18 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914103cd9c9249dd20b9fa8f1880acd5f570676b6b3cf324abcde63b92e25596Block Operator
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