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 2726822 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2728222 epoch_slot_no: 6622 block_no: 2726694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4448 time: 2019-06-17 10:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45435976343f9f16fb8d2d5f2913ff1d9e80fdb2305cb2f2d06cf9ace9e961a5Block Operator
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