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 2726915 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2728315 epoch_slot_no: 6715 block_no: 2726787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1623 time: 2019-06-17 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6615aac258937dcaca037b792e339b7c02f75ee760a5519d247762c3db7a0f2dBlock Operator
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