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 2726907 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2728307 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 2726779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4055 time: 2019-06-17 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97b46cdfa63299cd7f1ac0a26f600fef26b60d8928b2eb59ea7f061863b17e13Block Operator
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