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 2726745 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2728145 epoch_slot_no: 6545 block_no: 2726617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1274 time: 2019-06-17 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81c02cdbaa786128ce03c6f31286e12d1ae80e5892e3b887be1047de8b5efd22Block Operator
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