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 2730282 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2731682 epoch_slot_no: 10082 block_no: 2730154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2019-06-18 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3604a6982b83fbe43f79c65a6098d0828d5eea4bc831355c0d811a502aed9c3cBlock Operator
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