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 2725814 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2727214 epoch_slot_no: 5614 block_no: 2725686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-06-17 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42bd2cbe2c727edde8c77cb683f3b081ae6b5d1f8ea7609b1b05408e763e7987Block Operator
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