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 2726381 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2727781 epoch_slot_no: 6181 block_no: 2726253 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2218 time: 2019-06-17 08:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8543f9e9765a1e38ab56a0d0260dc0b69b4cf651615dae013aaf1ce68334fe61Block Operator
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