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 2720937 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2722337 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 2720809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3555 time: 2019-06-16 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa088edffb6b745d2f7f1518558c8c852e702effe9f133e3bda2d24aca3a36483Block Operator
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