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 2730722 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2732122 epoch_slot_no: 10522 block_no: 2730594 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-18 08:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5ce9003acb4ae3cee66b92bb194d5d502c7e1fd0d11593cc122dec86ea13069Block Operator
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