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 2723306 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2724706 epoch_slot_no: 3106 block_no: 2723178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1395 time: 2019-06-16 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3494acc8cabc9fc7b2ea8c0fd44af7fa8ea612a760b27c4f677fbad586e8e01cBlock Operator
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