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 2731617 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2733017 epoch_slot_no: 11417 block_no: 2731489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2134 time: 2019-06-18 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x146ab40c967e48fb7157546a014c7b599db300bf84c9ab4681d4d5778368142fBlock Operator
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