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 2726819 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2728219 epoch_slot_no: 6619 block_no: 2726691 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-17 10:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x005932bdc209f515d0dd9d6e3781b9a7f1802fd813503c7b5144599381f217b7Block Operator
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