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 2721080 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2722480 epoch_slot_no: 880 block_no: 2720952 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2453 time: 2019-06-16 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x168cfb210b639691421fb1f957c5c967ab5be8ca43cdf2bcda92833f768429f1Block Operator
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