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 2732997 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2734397 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 2732869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5537 time: 2019-06-18 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e2b7f9461f1c234c56ee84acea10a1d456ce513cab66894f2f5add95c668ab4Block Operator
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