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 2730519 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2731919 epoch_slot_no: 10319 block_no: 2730391 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3703 time: 2019-06-18 07:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90702fa59c8a1af5b4d4c84758a9bc9537c427da7c6f4f37723529df2eeb9b66Block Operator
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