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 2724806 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2726206 epoch_slot_no: 4606 block_no: 2724678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1883 time: 2019-06-16 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aeca492ebc348646a80d7037e680f9b7263f34959065e40fbbad5137b400955Block Operator
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