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 2730737 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2732137 epoch_slot_no: 10537 block_no: 2730609 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1995 time: 2019-06-18 08:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dedce09bb06e566ba4589dfe8d4ade34fdb4ddc97a8ff99f63b4f6b26cb82f8Block Operator
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