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 2720612 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722012 epoch_slot_no: 412 block_no: 2720484 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3086 time: 2019-06-16 00:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b371c1eedf0571b7f3c80d99b740b8fd7354fdaf0410ccc1be19d95b655810bBlock Operator
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