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 2733398 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2734798 epoch_slot_no: 13198 block_no: 2733270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1689 time: 2019-06-18 23:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a71ee65f627a8275fcaf311b361f599f32a7318fb1175a19bc964404110788fBlock Operator
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