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 2725516 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2726916 epoch_slot_no: 5316 block_no: 2725388 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2304 time: 2019-06-17 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a83ddfe57b4827851bebb1cb84f33de2952807f18f6b8967ad6e621cb5d0aa5Block Operator
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