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 2731509 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2732909 epoch_slot_no: 11309 block_no: 2731381 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3350 time: 2019-06-18 12:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2db4a7f191e39e4a04ebb750c5cb77b36a245377d49dbe5e695a97413ef7b7c0Block Operator
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