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 2724758 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2726158 epoch_slot_no: 4558 block_no: 2724630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2259 time: 2019-06-16 23:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc93c442e8e9039461f8185c379c816c393cfe718d8517ef08c24ef655a86ea04Block Operator
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