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 2722366 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2723766 epoch_slot_no: 2166 block_no: 2722238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5098 time: 2019-06-16 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x958ed4fb2bd270e381d0f8474e16ecd9dea4986daf5e0a23ec3c01bc52d05ccaBlock Operator
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