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 2722789 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2724189 epoch_slot_no: 2589 block_no: 2722661 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3145 time: 2019-06-16 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f9e2d423ff51b1523b2d454043c755f2d7c584ac8a80c65c6720203d5cf2a63Block Operator
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