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 2731210 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2732610 epoch_slot_no: 11010 block_no: 2731082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1695 time: 2019-06-18 10:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56ad06dabfdfc4e5b73c1a5f6fe8c2ac2b3d791d1654d94efed920ab32bd3750Block Operator
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