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 2721061 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722461 epoch_slot_no: 861 block_no: 2720933 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1316 time: 2019-06-16 02:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb55304b1c9052d96e65c54e63ae85fa4257780f51fe3c1e2d281ab0e77ce93b0Block Operator
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