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 2726608 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2728008 epoch_slot_no: 6408 block_no: 2726480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8533 time: 2019-06-17 09:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c4fd1efce7176aae272a214c1af64f45a392d47a3fe4d958b6d274d69e123a5Block Operator
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