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 2731064 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2732464 epoch_slot_no: 10864 block_no: 2730936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2078 time: 2019-06-18 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb06db1174b5d1a666a0b3a36f68f934696692f9a83e7d0338e00d189e8a5a933Block Operator
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