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 2723428 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2724828 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 2723300 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-16 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fbeab71085cca2487d303a7f426194f7c52d1ba75e229642b0484ff708bff88Block Operator
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