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 2722285 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2723685 epoch_slot_no: 2085 block_no: 2722157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-06-16 09:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46fc8f4be60224b7a2123af5fb08c851ea60f1e7c7c2865916ddc4c39c5aafe0Block Operator
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