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 2730297 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2731697 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 2730169 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 19569 time: 2019-06-18 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d83fb8dfec30cc5b82bf9ba69a4ad26286914a07027b0ee233209f1f5bbaae9Block Operator
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