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 2733067 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2734467 epoch_slot_no: 12867 block_no: 2732939 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1539 time: 2019-06-18 21:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0745b0a80939d2afcbf0d2fce506b77811d5ee4d06ef757920ecb3a3440edf6eBlock Operator
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