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 2731047 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2732447 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 2730919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1919 time: 2019-06-18 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3037d45fa7b690f6a34f2b6b53e42becac75fb91b1f0c51c17e4bfe1070c828Block Operator
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