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 2731466 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2732866 epoch_slot_no: 11266 block_no: 2731338 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4285 time: 2019-06-18 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x757d0505630818270ecf3c92d685ebad19400c8c50429be886b2c0cf2e5b3210Block Operator
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