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 2725306 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2726706 epoch_slot_no: 5106 block_no: 2725178 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2420 time: 2019-06-17 02:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x231c0b4f581b4bea6798c90283e59869cee2f684b079b67c2a5950d3cd84ab97Block Operator
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