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 2724413 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725813 epoch_slot_no: 4213 block_no: 2724285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-06-16 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9e1a0ec5bf52546f5c3c0e6d70892c57096af84448b5854f11f474c0622326fBlock Operator
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