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 2723774 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2725174 epoch_slot_no: 3574 block_no: 2723646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3418 time: 2019-06-16 17:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef28854022e3bc76061a9f4328bf91eedf60c680c966c5f39a231d1d0e622c29Block Operator
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