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 2722894 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2724294 epoch_slot_no: 2694 block_no: 2722766 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2334 time: 2019-06-16 12:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e550687c5cf3ddb200ea095e3f4800b500f28004cf03a252b934386939cfa70Block Operator
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