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 2730448 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2731848 epoch_slot_no: 10248 block_no: 2730320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-06-18 06:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a1589324368da190245b64d6e11de967601ed39310eab4750c7c49db3b790f2Block Operator
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