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 2724303 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725703 epoch_slot_no: 4103 block_no: 2724175 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3036 time: 2019-06-16 20:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x855f72158da8eaf8dcc94fb2b51cfbc4d618884f74e0e16cb058ce84e1b93439Block Operator
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