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 2726544 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2727944 epoch_slot_no: 6344 block_no: 2726416 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1283 time: 2019-06-17 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12c1e34b8000f0282b4a373a59e774cf25c803394a0efc2435eec251e260471dBlock Operator
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