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 2721097 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722497 epoch_slot_no: 897 block_no: 2720969 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-06-16 02:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6404538dbfb9f6c2698528c2ac5fa1214f1e07af113517892f451ba1ae5306cdBlock Operator
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