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 2730459 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2731859 epoch_slot_no: 10259 block_no: 2730331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2249 time: 2019-06-18 06:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269f312e89ae4db98e74c7441b78ef1f5c04f0fae4da5439cec6119a9ef557a4Block Operator
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