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 2722184 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2723584 epoch_slot_no: 1984 block_no: 2722056 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10611 time: 2019-06-16 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdec98d15ef36c9b9082a4a1357a9120eb43e02981a50fb261b1ea822b1ae5063Block Operator
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