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 2731367 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2732767 epoch_slot_no: 11167 block_no: 2731239 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-06-18 11:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x248551cc25d6ac9b0d2398b404d1d9c6d44f108aea62abef2ef83c64d3f63a6cBlock Operator
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