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 2725365 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2726765 epoch_slot_no: 5165 block_no: 2725237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4357 time: 2019-06-17 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00d5537dc66c44d3ed0ac3b91c84dbfe45543f8d24ee31761f4946d703df0d1bBlock Operator
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