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 2751731 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2753130 epoch_slot_no: 9930 block_no: 2751602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3198 time: 2019-06-23 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4638e29258b02b2ae85a46e709c393d4b334d28dc27c62f47f59019530e5731Block Operator
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