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 2723426 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2724826 epoch_slot_no: 3226 block_no: 2723298 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3423 time: 2019-06-16 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fa5af884c8c0cbe2dc4797e415265af2c371c8843f0e2089d89ed5e90d0a367Block Operator
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