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 2730711 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2732111 epoch_slot_no: 10511 block_no: 2730583 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1321 time: 2019-06-18 08:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x520dc319c7f5855622d797173672a35f6ab839e11212bf3e75e73701d84f9ea8Block Operator
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