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 2724258 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725658 epoch_slot_no: 4058 block_no: 2724130 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2119 time: 2019-06-16 20:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd47bca740900f224a9f33fea5c413b00793c3d9a11bd8b8b0e350f951f6d4a88Block Operator
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