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 2725741 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2727141 epoch_slot_no: 5541 block_no: 2725613 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5675 time: 2019-06-17 04:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a9249a3558e016572af1792ed87dc3ada8e5f048b17f4f490ce897eca72d0e3Block Operator
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