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 2731300 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2732700 epoch_slot_no: 11100 block_no: 2731172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2610 time: 2019-06-18 11:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x400165507e8cfeea538e6e75ca33e9d674a201ca10ad9ca1b3ecb0f1563315f7Block Operator
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