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 2720959 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722359 epoch_slot_no: 759 block_no: 2720831 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2921 time: 2019-06-16 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x161e9e23d92dfd4299412ef11373df8c45dd4ff9bfecdb5342c92199a301c376Block Operator
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