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 2731285 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2732685 epoch_slot_no: 11085 block_no: 2731157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-06-18 11:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3355690e6a445930e72c7881f825e38ab4994f72b57d011b0b1bd2e66cab126dBlock Operator
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