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 2725576 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2726976 epoch_slot_no: 5376 block_no: 2725448 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1857 time: 2019-06-17 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x010b5a13d183ab857e3c7d76aa2c52d5bf8123b8b2a2301a2b1ada1b97953ebdBlock Operator
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