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 2732071 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2733471 epoch_slot_no: 11871 block_no: 2731943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2327 time: 2019-06-18 15:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56c817653576e60dc0dab8b8adb453f0c89b6aec84b7f72289b7efbc5325d4a1Block Operator
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