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 2722557 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2723957 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2722429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3723 time: 2019-06-16 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09580fc9fa44269f9d84859b3150095c79cd7a5b11acc6cdeb6f5198acafbbcfBlock Operator
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