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 2731754 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2733154 epoch_slot_no: 11554 block_no: 2731626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-06-18 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e4236e04d2eb61b80371ce7d5b06c3fcfee2e6ca1f2756bbccd542ae5dd2790Block Operator
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