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 2724184 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725584 epoch_slot_no: 3984 block_no: 2724056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-16 19:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x992d3a256cf527abd5c13d8b36fc4f1c4afe8696fcdca31cf4d8c5b7a1a58cbeBlock Operator
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