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 2724411 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2725811 epoch_slot_no: 4211 block_no: 2724283 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2568 time: 2019-06-16 21:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2763942c8d317bc4b9a0863a1cd3bc48cefe5274f4a1de7dc3285270e4e6d21dBlock Operator
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