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 2721072 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722472 epoch_slot_no: 872 block_no: 2720944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-16 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9391b1ae07ef7c1180d0991b46bf6ba7879b01ff93b875bb831784711291a271Block Operator
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