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 2727781 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2729181 epoch_slot_no: 7581 block_no: 2727653 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-06-17 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82aeebd246b610ab090dd95780d87ab51d1caba5f2fa3d222431d0d0e39999d0Block Operator
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