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 2726735 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2728135 epoch_slot_no: 6535 block_no: 2726607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-17 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd71605f6285007904dd846371a48a9d8c8fac8dfe8a9191545f89601e341e08Block Operator
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