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 2730882 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2732282 epoch_slot_no: 10682 block_no: 2730754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4882 time: 2019-06-18 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86b29ffb0898cf60b29f4017aba77512520c13ebf426dda7623510a668bb4128Block Operator
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