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 2722714 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2724114 epoch_slot_no: 2514 block_no: 2722586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1501 time: 2019-06-16 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcda8854338f227b5edcb9276dc3b1bb3d02e861efd475b79b5ddb00fb1a34b3fBlock Operator
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