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 2720657 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722057 epoch_slot_no: 457 block_no: 2720529 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3221 time: 2019-06-16 00:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4893ce3ce269509ac268904cc1ef35b5e279792a97c036ce3f90a751f62e93b4Block Operator
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