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 2725884 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2727284 epoch_slot_no: 5684 block_no: 2725756 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-17 05:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5abb73a4ae3a8ae6e01bd4eb9f9ece0b20b11dead6c281c0174f7c524852f0b6Block Operator
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