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 2726670 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2728070 epoch_slot_no: 6470 block_no: 2726542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2030 time: 2019-06-17 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90aedcbbb98fb28ab6416fc6f7d6cb7a346e78fbd0e9972d47362639e756f35fBlock Operator
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