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 2721030 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722430 epoch_slot_no: 830 block_no: 2720902 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2019-06-16 02:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x333f3e415dea026bb5ed2c89ceb0ccaf6a4e9825b85b0f74fa9a9b614f93381eBlock Operator
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