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 2723880 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2725280 epoch_slot_no: 3680 block_no: 2723752 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2371 time: 2019-06-16 18:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb33bb98eaa2b5717dc9b1098b5f33172147d8ae724623d5178e50615ac4efa2Block Operator
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