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 2727880 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2729280 epoch_slot_no: 7680 block_no: 2727752 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2190 time: 2019-06-17 16:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42ee700af5fe74df5107a63876e1f5d6b305bda7cc7fe1cf2f143aa6075a1d9fBlock Operator
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