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 2724378 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725778 epoch_slot_no: 4178 block_no: 2724250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2716 time: 2019-06-16 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x457e775d48472a8181e812b737f8aa2d37cba3f883789ee81d9c4022450f4ff9Block Operator
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