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 2730581 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2731981 epoch_slot_no: 10381 block_no: 2730453 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5626 time: 2019-06-18 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf9fda945940d549c9b6d4629c43616ec8972b8bf3cc8856b01a46df52457ffdBlock Operator
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