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 2732314 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2733714 epoch_slot_no: 12114 block_no: 2732186 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2019-06-18 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7762fc8c6b46a08970b60e5fc01e2e55873f229d14014b0bcf774882c4299d5bBlock Operator
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