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 2724517 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725917 epoch_slot_no: 4317 block_no: 2724389 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3234 time: 2019-06-16 21:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e0732c111e39d072bb16c39b924342bfad83ccdf46902d6d87a93deb22325c7Block Operator
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