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 2731256 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2732656 epoch_slot_no: 11056 block_no: 2731128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1921 time: 2019-06-18 11:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82a3794512cbc222ceb7c757a68a7c19d7e85526e8ccee3dab944a029c987051Block Operator
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