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 2731143 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2732543 epoch_slot_no: 10943 block_no: 2731015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2758 time: 2019-06-18 10:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7605d5f9c29a449402288c5bce0cdbce4a5a31773d6eb2dba4fe67a5d18f1c79Block Operator
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