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 2731813 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2733213 epoch_slot_no: 11613 block_no: 2731685 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3694 time: 2019-06-18 14:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94379b78828bd82f41c64dd64edbb2f8b128d557e4e439328b5c1bdd844f2e8aBlock Operator
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