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 2720083 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2721484 epoch_slot_no: 21484 block_no: 2719956 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2618 time: 2019-06-15 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x726fe28301083a600d6689fe0811da6651573693c9e63cbf8b28c5868c6a35d7Block Operator
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