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 2721050 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722450 epoch_slot_no: 850 block_no: 2720922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1665 time: 2019-06-16 02:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2008a3d95049f0f82992dff7543a83a79a23e54feb651659a641b030ca621e0bBlock Operator
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