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 2731390 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2732790 epoch_slot_no: 11190 block_no: 2731262 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-18 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c77c38ed12f59c8bbba9b84dbe425a9c710232990fbc91aeacd7b7e91f66a8cBlock Operator
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