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 2720506 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2721906 epoch_slot_no: 306 block_no: 2720378 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3028 time: 2019-06-15 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f4217b58327e92830f0e4705efe11cbbe53b7e30ab3e5409281c477d2ced9a6Block Operator
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