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 2720247 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2721647 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 2720119 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2106 time: 2019-06-15 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bd41e7c7d5bc559dc1e74e46e061a9e946290e9ad783c35976e5e7de3128490Block Operator
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