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 2727684 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2729084 epoch_slot_no: 7484 block_no: 2727556 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2583 time: 2019-06-17 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34d612346217a1ca6be2e346d0b6c285425b5998cadc1f65f50b552cc8000028Block Operator
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