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 2731037 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2732437 epoch_slot_no: 10837 block_no: 2730909 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12538 time: 2019-06-18 09:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49e17c10a6c8b436ecd8037fd7b5dbdd94687e21a6c25f9ffd116ab55e6e435eBlock Operator
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