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 2725411 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2726811 epoch_slot_no: 5211 block_no: 2725283 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2358 time: 2019-06-17 02:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bcf7d3056d4fe6568d1ed845d75f0f479437438f59e31333380ad640c6c20c6Block Operator
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