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 2721005 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722405 epoch_slot_no: 805 block_no: 2720877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1850 time: 2019-06-16 02:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x542ff9e10caeb6152ea3ffccc3bb91c42183c6c46247fa85c3d25bd713bf976aBlock Operator
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