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 2731917 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2733317 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2731789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6976 time: 2019-06-18 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x099b4114e72aea8a97f24cb371193bed68ed8a033865ba2d438eb11d9c355c81Block Operator
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