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 2726739 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2728139 epoch_slot_no: 6539 block_no: 2726611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-06-17 10:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60095729e552dacf2cc04f6151097dd0a7d189ec1984d1bee1f3e248c46ff055Block Operator
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