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 2733322 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2734722 epoch_slot_no: 13122 block_no: 2733194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2973 time: 2019-06-18 22:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa33790bb0095eff07231d8f04d6af659d3ad3f8cff41de3fd1eabaab3d6293aaBlock Operator
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