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 2725726 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2727126 epoch_slot_no: 5526 block_no: 2725598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11170 time: 2019-06-17 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcff83aa546cf1e6da1cd94db5a2cb24a720e65192387f153152dba0433dc74b7Block Operator
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