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 2726585 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2727985 epoch_slot_no: 6385 block_no: 2726457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2019-06-17 09:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x527355569bfec655a947d49bd976f26f601989ff2ae17e1b14db52861bc3c728Block Operator
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