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 2721110 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722510 epoch_slot_no: 910 block_no: 2720982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1702 time: 2019-06-16 02:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd1fd250418fffbc288445fac0f9ef1fce25780f056422f16540cbb69ebdfff6Block Operator
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