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 2724078 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2725478 epoch_slot_no: 3878 block_no: 2723950 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1710 time: 2019-06-16 19:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f4ddbfdc9e54b1f0f7a1aab7e2742e877a933bdc00a2cfa5f3f8ece158568b8Block Operator
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