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 2731947 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2733347 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 2731819 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1917 time: 2019-06-18 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb256326366c28cf9f1d5b712a613d3222cd6a9a68548184590425de5ae3037e5Block Operator
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