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 2720250 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2721650 epoch_slot_no: 50 block_no: 2720122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4344 time: 2019-06-15 22:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f33b2f8c71b735a20f77152cdbf67a578f414351004287eb9990c809a83c23dBlock Operator
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