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 2723593 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2724993 epoch_slot_no: 3393 block_no: 2723465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2888 time: 2019-06-16 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15a0b229308c804e528412363e54656f1cff3b07f276bf360b109434c08409ddBlock Operator
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