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 2732478 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2733878 epoch_slot_no: 12278 block_no: 2732350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1625 time: 2019-06-18 17:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d1b28598e1442c1d000147b00bbcf6cb9b1c834b3ab40abd214b1641c2f3b1dBlock Operator
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