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 2726338 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2727738 epoch_slot_no: 6138 block_no: 2726210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-06-17 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x270f6bb04465765523e4d93a27936e8479a7da4ee3f709c8f6ad4d591435cbd7Block Operator
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