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 2723734 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725134 epoch_slot_no: 3534 block_no: 2723606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1177 time: 2019-06-16 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22ce7603e2116f42de5777f7a41a96f3fd977c33631fb6f752046d75ca7e602fBlock Operator
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