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 2724607 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2726007 epoch_slot_no: 4407 block_no: 2724479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3458 time: 2019-06-16 22:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4806b2501250bea4aca1c0c7dbce1e49f78fe3c30a699f6b05f21530ad382a4aBlock Operator
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