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 2722258 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2723658 epoch_slot_no: 2058 block_no: 2722130 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2677 time: 2019-06-16 09:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeaafc36af1dcd52394fd9d2d79f40e6c34164581116ceaa17a63ddb28598da9Block Operator
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