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 2725011 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2726411 epoch_slot_no: 4811 block_no: 2724883 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-17 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12b339c7c4760c3c402570beb6e44d81645585be3f68d02b27db5500876f5c11Block Operator
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