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 2732613 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2734013 epoch_slot_no: 12413 block_no: 2732485 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2685 time: 2019-06-18 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17bfe6948c0730b30959dc3a047053c08c11490b3988d6c5b8446551e352aae2Block Operator
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