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 2730564 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2731964 epoch_slot_no: 10364 block_no: 2730436 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2360 time: 2019-06-18 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2e02b11ebf08550dc189c8a7f7c9c496f4ae625827d4ab9d66e7ac8bd1652fbBlock Operator
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