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 2727597 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2728997 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2727469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4611 time: 2019-06-17 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63988a0435399579125aa5ec7c730216d6e600df85733ac79b35a1a264a5fc46Block Operator
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