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 2731602 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2733002 epoch_slot_no: 11402 block_no: 2731474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2791 time: 2019-06-18 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63538b0d3c1a5410d07cb92e1647d94574d2bffb76d91e937d7798d1ace2f50fBlock Operator
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