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 2725995 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2727395 epoch_slot_no: 5795 block_no: 2725867 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-06-17 05:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78f45e7f61d94bb93cdda4da2ebed9520cb1f21372797e3160f20f095f2243a2Block Operator
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