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 2731587 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2732987 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 2731459 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3634 time: 2019-06-18 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc22d4e65819736c56bd18d490ae120050f30ec2a73bcd6ccebf835a3a3887f4dBlock Operator
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