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 2727413 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2728813 epoch_slot_no: 7213 block_no: 2727285 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1447 time: 2019-06-17 13:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11ec48476ce8ed069d9f67c124d021cd1d904b46a3be936144bbac40cce6817eBlock Operator
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