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 2720597 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2721997 epoch_slot_no: 397 block_no: 2720469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1981 time: 2019-06-15 23:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7772c4e5a04790f1acea2443b20144b6494ac7ca815af8ae8b6162c53f6d9020Block Operator
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