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 2733387 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2734787 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 2733259 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2974 time: 2019-06-18 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54768ba28d8ab1e0dab1b210d5502a2f1adc64c7b7d44c644e2c1cc69978f34cBlock Operator
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