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 2731737 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2733137 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 2731609 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11699 time: 2019-06-18 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38a292e8fdfb9e3feb5a8a054810d933685407cf6c0e7c0fbe0186e0d0da0f83Block Operator
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