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 2725628 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2727028 epoch_slot_no: 5428 block_no: 2725500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1985 time: 2019-06-17 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03634906d2989121bf53e9fd3bfe888cba1cc4fc2278ef68c0afb5f23f80c2cdBlock Operator
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