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 2731761 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2733161 epoch_slot_no: 11561 block_no: 2731633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-18 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a1e947e48cabef21cfd5df649d27f75f068f09be2e56c304511bdf18d0f2575Block Operator
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