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 2722623 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2724023 epoch_slot_no: 2423 block_no: 2722495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1632 time: 2019-06-16 11:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb211752f36334c385bc0d91e866025c5628f857b9368425be58d8275ff6e73c7Block Operator
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