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 2724091 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2725491 epoch_slot_no: 3891 block_no: 2723963 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2746 time: 2019-06-16 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc2fd1f814c33430a71f45d5febd5554f989f66de9a27d4ff0d2b61dd7dc94a6Block Operator
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