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 2727536 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2728936 epoch_slot_no: 7336 block_no: 2727408 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-17 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2466b3db2437c3fa46b90c48040373c6ca610c4f6ee296f28fbf201be4619b44Block Operator
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